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Sandy
Released: 10-26-23

Sandy

About Sandy
Released: 10-26-23

Species:

Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) (CC 23-104)

Sandy is an adult loggerhead found floating near Deerfield Beach. Very anemic and thin. Received a blood transfusion. Current treatment includes antibiotics, fluids, and TPN.

Admission Details

Arrival

Date

July 3, 2023

Stranding

Location

Deerfield Beach, FL

Initial

Condition

Debilitated

Admission

Weight

102.55 kg., 225.6 lbs.

Current

Weight

114 kg., 250.8 lbs.

Care & Progress

Oct 27, 2023
Good
Off All Medications
Sandy was successfully released on October 26, 2023 from Juno Beach.
Oct 13, 2023
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Sandy is cleared for release by Dr. Barron. Sandy will be released publicly from Juno Beach on Thursday, October 26 at 10am.
Oct 06, 2023
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Sep 29, 2023
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Sandy has developed pressure sores so she has sand in her tank.
Sep 22, 2023
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Sep 15, 2023
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Sep 08, 2023
Good
Off All Medications
Sandy has been eating well and gaining weight but is still thin.
Sep 01, 2023
Good
Off All Medications
Aug 25, 2023
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Aug 18, 2023
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Sandy has been eating well and gaining weight.
Aug 04, 2023
Poor
Requires Continued Treatment
Started on medication(Epogen) to promote red blood cell regeneration. Sandy has been eating wel
Jul 21, 2023
Poor
Requires Continued Treatment
Jul 14, 2023
Poor
Requires Continued Treatment
Sandy has been eating well and her TPN has been changed to once a day.
Jul 07, 2023
Poor
Requires Continued Treatment
New patient.
Oct 20, 2023
Good
Off All Medications
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