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Case Synopsis for Chelsea
aka ST13005
Species: Kemp's ridley (Lepidochelys kempii)
Age Class: Juvenile
Gender: Unknown
Date Stranded: 20 February 2013
Location of Stranding: Manasota Key, Englewood, Florida
Date of Arrival: 20 february 2013
Number of Days of Care:
Final Disposition: Released 12 July 2013
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Comments/Disposition:
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 Chelsea upon admission
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2/20 Turtle was found floating offshore and was lethargic with multiple small pink abrasions. 2/21 Bloodwork indicates low calcium, phosphorus and hematocrit levels. Supplements will be given and turtle started on antibiotics. 2/28 Turtle has adjusted well — eating all food offered and is active. 3/8 Turtle stopped eating, fecal sample revealed presence of parasites, turtle is now recieving anitparasitic medication. 3/18 Turtle started on iron injections. Still not eating and has lost weight, but is very active and swimming. 4/5 Animal finally eating well, needs to gain weight. An abcess has developed on the back of the turtles neck resulting in a deep wound. Wound will be debrided and cleaned routinely. Turtle started on oral antibiotic. 4/22 Turtle has been placed on antimicrobials for abcess on back of neck. 5/13 Minor surgery to open abcess on neck. Remains on antibiotics. 6/17 Wound on neck healing well. Continuing with wound debridement weekly. Turtle is off all antibiotics. Hope to release once wound is healed. 7/12 Released off Manasota Key.
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