Ethan

Ethan
Species: Green sea turtle
(Chelonia mydas)
Arrival Date: November 21, 2017
Stranding Location: St. Lucie, FL
Initial Weight: 51.48 lbs.
Current Weight: 52.25 lbs
Issue: Intestinal Buoyancy disorder
Current Condition: Improving
ADMISSION NOTE:
Ethan is a large juvenile green sea turtle tat was found floating in the Indian River. Radiographs were taken upon arrival and showed a large amount of gas inside the intestines. The gas is causing the turtle to be positively buoyant, and is most likely due to an infection within the gastrointestinal tract. The infection is being treated with antibiotics. We will closely monitor Ethan’s bloodwork as we treat the infection.
PROGRESS KEY:
This turtle is progressing well and responding to therapy as desired.
PROGRESS NOTES:
01/25/2018 –
01/17/2018 –
01/10/2018 –
01/03/2018 –
12/27/2017 –
12/20/2017 –
12/13/2017 –
12/07/2017 –
11/29/2017 –
11/21/2017 – New patient