The majority of the turtles arrive with serious ailments such as pneumonia, dehydration, traumatic injuries, or sepsis. During the busy admit period, most turtles receive a standard fluid plan and antibiotics; however, we aim to tailor our treatment plans to each individual as soon as caseload allows.
With winds increasing and temperatures dropping, we have started to see more sea turtles enter the hospital in the last week. Hundreds of cold-stunned sea turtles wash up on Cape Cod beaches each year. Changing wind patterns and the drop in the water temperature cause many to become hypothermic, making it hard for them to navigate out of the bay.
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