Croissant
About Croissant
Species:
Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) (CM24-57)
Croissant is a juvenile green transferred from Brevard Zoo and found on Cape Canaveral. Croissant is very thin and emaciated. Current treatment is freshwater bath, fluids, TPN and antibiotics. Photo: Marisa Marulli
Admission Details
Care & Progress
Apr 19, 2024
PoorRequires Continued Treatment
Dr. Barron performed a transtracheal wash. A transtracheal wash is a diagnostic tool to determine what type of organism is causing pneumonia. Sterile water is passed through the endotracheal tube to the lungs. The sterile water is drained from the lungs and sent to the lab. Current treatment is fluids, TPN and antibiotics.
Apr 12, 2024
PoorRequires Continued Treatment
Apr 05, 2024
PoorRequires Continued Treatment
Mar 29, 2024
PoorRequires Continued Treatment
New patient.