Waffle
About Waffle
Species:
Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) (CM23-41)
Waffle is a juvenile green that was captured at Pompano Beach Pier. Radiographs indicated the hook was located in the stomach. Unable to remove the hook through the mouth. Dr. Barron accessed the stomach through the left shoulder. Unfortunately the hook perforated the stomach and was in the coelomic cavity. Due to the damage to the stomach, Waffle will be given TPN and fluids and dry docked. Prognosis is very grave.
Admission Details
Care & Progress
Jun 30, 2023
GoodOff All Medications
Waffle was successfully released on Wednesday, June 28.
Jun 16, 2023
FairMinor Adjustments Made
Jun 02, 2023
FairMinor Adjustments Made
Waffle is cleared to eat. Incision is still healing but still at risk for infection. Prognosis is still guarded.
May 26, 2023
PoorRequires Continued Treatment
Not giving anything by mouth so the stomach can heal. Waffle has been spending the day in the tank and dry dock at night.
May 19, 2023
PoorRequires Continued Treatment
New patient.