Burton Jr.
Burton Jr.
Species: Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas)
Arrival Date: March 15, 2020
Stranding Location: Jensen Beach, FL
Initial Weight: 5.46 lbs.
Current Weight: 7.61 lbs.
Issue: Predator Wounds
Burton Jr. is a juvenile green sea turtle patient that was found stranded in Jensen Beach. The turtle has predator related injuries on its carapace, plastron, head, and flippers. Bloodwork taken upon arrival also revealed evidence of a systemic infection. Burton Jr.’s wounds will be treated topically with betadine and the turtle will receive antibiotics as it is closely monitored by hospital staff.
PROGRESS KEY:
Good Condition
Fair Condition
Poor Condition
Patient requires continued treatment but is progressing well.
Minor adjustments have been made to the patient's treatment.
Patient is off all medications.
PROGRESS NOTES:
10/01/2020 - Burton Jr. was released from Loggerhead Park!
09/24/2020 -
- 
09/17/2020 --
09/10/2020 --
09/04/2020 -Burton Jr. is doing nicely and its course of treatment is requiring only minimal modifications.
08/27/2020 --
08/20/2020 --
08/13/2020 -Burton Jr.'s white cell count has increased slightly so a new medication has been added to his treatment.
08/06/2020 -Burton Jr.'s white cell count has increased slightly so the turtle is being monitored closely.
07/30/2020 -Burton Jr.'s white cell count has increased so a new treatment regimen has begun.
07/23/2020 -Burton Jr.'s white cell count remains normal.
07/16/2020 -Burton Jr.'s white cell count has remained normal.
07/09/2020 -Burton Jr.’s white cell count has normalized and he is being monitored closely.
07/02/2020 -Burton Jr.’s white cell count has increased slightly and the turtle is being monitored closely.
06/25/2020 -Burton Jr.'s white cell count has normalized on the new treatment protocol.
06/19/2020 -Burton Jr.'s white cell count has increased so a new treatment protocol has been started.
06/11/2020 -Burton Jr.'s white cell count is now normal.
06/05/2020 -Burton Jr.'s white cell count has decreased on his treatment regimen.
05/28/2020 -Burton Jr.'s white cell count has increased so his antibiotics treatment was modified.
05/22/2020 -Burton Jr.'s white cell count is remaining normal.
05/15/2020 -Burton Jr.'s white cell count is now normal and the turtle is responding well to treatment.
05/08/2020 -Burton Jr's white cell count has decreased this week.
05/01/2020 -Burton Jr's white cell count is remaining elevated.
04/28/2020 -Burton Jr's white cell count is continuing to come down.
04/17/2020 -Burton Jr's white cell count is coming down with the new treatment regimen.
04/09/2020 -
Burton Jr's white cell count has risen slightly, so a new antibiotic was added to the treatment regimen.
03/19/2020 - New Patient