Sadie
Sadie
Species: Hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata)
Transfer Patient (EI23-54)
Arrival Date: May 26, 2023
Stranding Location: N/A
Admission weight: 33.24 kg. / 73.1 lbs.
Current Weight: 45.48 kg. / 100.26 lbs.
Initial Condition: Buoyancy disorder
Sadie was transferred from Miami Seaquarium. Dr. Barron removed free air from her body cavity (coelomocentesis) and moved her to a larger tank to see if that would help with her buoyancy disorder. The larger tank and removing free air did not make any significant difference. Next steps include adding a weight on her top shell (carapace) to counteract her buoyancy disorder.
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:
6/30/2023 - 
Following a CT scan of Sadie, the difficult decision was made, in conjunction with FWC,
on Wednesday to humanely euthanize her.
6/23/2023 - 
6/16/2023 -
6/9/2023 - Next steps include adding a weight on her top shell (carapace) to counteract her buoyancy disorder.
6/2/2023 - New patient.