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MACON

Green (Chelonia mydas) Juvenile

Admitted:       March 31, 2001  Released      June 20, 2001 Admit Release Weight:   3.15 kg  3.4 kg SCL:  31.0 cm SCW:  28.0 cm

THE  STRANDING	This little Green was recovered from the beach, near Fort Macon, NC. She was heavily encrusted with barnacles and algae. PCV was 34%.
THE TREATMENT	She was held overnight at the Pine Knoll Aquarium, wrapped in wet towels.  The turtle was lethargic and dehydrated, with no external wounds or limb trauma. Initial treatment included the administration of Fortaz, Iron Dextron and B-complex.
DAY ONE	Initial treatment at the KBSTRRC began with the administration of fluids,150mg for the first day and then 75mg maintenance.
	Medical staffer Sharon prepares the fluid drip.  This is often the first step in the admission process and the first opportunity for the turtle to learn the sound of the voice of medicine. Cradled in towels, the little green receives fluids and TLC. Yet another use for duct tape.
May 13, 2001	Macon all cleaned up. All the little guys seem to seek the narrowest passage
May 30, 2001	Today all pre-release turtles were examined, weighed & measured. Hematocrit 29%.  Released June 20, 2001.

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