Overnight test: After determination of baseline serum cortisol, 8 mg (typically) PO between 11:00 pm and midnight; cortisol level tested between 8:00 and 9:00 AM on following morning. IV test: After determination of baseline serum cortisol, 1 mg/hr by continuous IV infusion for 5-7 hours.
Simple: Surgical closure of a superficial wound, requiring single layer suturing of the. skin (epidermis, dermis, or subcutaneous tissue). Intermediate: 1) Surgical closure of a wound requiring closure of one or more of the. deeper subcutaneous tissue and non-muscle fascia layers in addition to the skin.
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) OHSS is a systemic clinical disorder and is the most serious complication of infertility treatment, particularly IVF. Any patient undergoing ovulation induction is at risk of developing OHSS, although some are at more risk than others. Severe OHSS is a life threatening complication following ovarian stimulation.