Sternomastoid (Sterno)
Sternomastoid (Sterno)
Species: Loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta, caretta)
Arrival Date: December 17, 2022
Stranding Location: (Transferred from Virginia Aquarium)
Initial Weight: 102.96 lbs.
Current Weight: 105.16 lbs.
Initial Condition: Cold stunned
Sterno is a subadult loggerhead transferred from Virginia Aquarium that was cold-stunned. Currently has pneumonia and is being treated with antibiotics.
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:
2/5/2023 - 
Sterno was successfully released from Cape Canaveral on Feb. 1, 2023.
1/24/2023 - Cleared for release with FWC approval to release from Cape Canaveral.
1/20/2023 - Cleared for release. Waiting for FWC approval.
1/13/2023 - Antibiotics have been discontinued.
12/28/2022 - 
New Patient