Rishin
Rishin

Species: Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas)
Arrival Date: November 30, 2020
Stranding Location: Riviera Beach, FL
Initial Weight: 7.08 lbs.
Current Weight: 8.3 lbs.
Issue: Buoyancy Disorder, Trauma
Rishin is a juvenile green sea turtle patient that was found at FPL’s Riviera Beach site. The turtle has trauma to its carapace and plastron that will be treated topically. Radiographs also revealed a large amount of gas in the turtle’s intestines. Rishin will receive systemic medications and fluids, and will be closely monitored by hospital staff as its wounds and the buoyancy disorder are treated.
PROGRESS KEY:
Good Condition
PROGRESS NOTES:
04/03/2021 -
04/02/2021 -
03/25/2021 -
03/19/2021 -
03/11/2021 -
03/04/2021 -
02/25/2021 -
02/18/2021 -
02/11/2021 -
02/01/2021 -
01/28/2021 -
01/21/2021 -
01/14/2021 -
01/01/2021 -
12/31/2020 -
12/24/2020 -
12/17/2020 -
12/10/2020 - New Patient