Zia
Released: 10-11-23
About Zia
Released: 10-11-23
Species:
Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) (CC 23-105)
Zia is a juvenile loggerhead found floating near St. Lucie Inlet. Very anemic and thin. Received a blood transfusion. Current treatment includes antibiotics, fluids, and TPN.
Admission Details
Care & Progress
Oct 13, 2023
GoodOff All Medications
Zia was successfully released on October 11, 2023.
Oct 06, 2023
GoodOff All Medications
Cleared for release by Dr. Barron. Pending FWC approval.
Sep 29, 2023
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Sep 22, 2023
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Due to Zia being so thin at intake, she has developed pressure sores on her plastron and flippers. Her tank has sand now to help cushion these pressure points. Current treatment is antibiotics and wound care.
Sep 15, 2023
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Sep 08, 2023
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Sep 01, 2023
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Zia's floating has resolved. Current treatment is antibiotics.
Aug 25, 2023
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Aug 18, 2023
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Zia has started floating and spending more time at the surface. Radiographs indicate pneumonia. Current treatment is antibiotics.
Aug 11, 2023
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Her anemia has improved but her red cell count is still quite low. Her recent fecal was negative.
Aug 04, 2023
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Jul 28, 2023
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Jul 21, 2023
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Zia has started eating.
Jul 14, 2023
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Received a second blood transfusion. Current treatment includes antibiotics, fluids, and TPN.
Jul 07, 2023
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New patient.