Blade

Blade
Species: Green sea turtle
(Chelonia mydas)
Arrival Date: January 5, 2018
Stranding Location: Tequesta, FL
Initial Weight: 5.8 lbs.
Current Weight: 6.03 lbs.
Issue: Boat Strike
Current Condition: Improving
ADMISSION NOTE:
Blade is a small juvenile green sea turtle. It was found by a boater near a marina in Tequesta. The turtle has major damage to the carapace and minor damage to the head from a boat propeller. The turtle is currently on V.A.C. therapy and has been dry docked during treatment. Antibiotics and fluids have also been administered.
PROGRESS KEY:
This turtle is progressing well and responding to therapy as desired.
PROGRESS NOTES:
05/10/2018 –
05/02/2018 –
04/26/2018 –
04/20/2018 –
04/11/2018 –
04/06/2018 –
03/29/2018 –
03/22/2018 –
03/14/2018 –
03/09/2018 –
03/01/2018 –
02/23/2018 –
02/14/2018 –
02/07/2018 –
01/31/2018 –
01/25/2018 –
01/17/2018 –
01/10/17 – New patient