Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) is administered to the donor in the weeks prior to the procedure, along with human chorionic gonadotropin 36 hours before harvesting to yield more oocytes. These hormone injections serve to maximize the number of eggs available for retrieval.
Act quickly, because brain damage can occur after only 3 minutes without oxygen. If the person is an infant or child (age 1 to puberty) and he or she is not breathing, do chest compressions and rescue breathing for 2 minutes (5 cycles), then call 911. In adults, call 911 first and begin CPR. Please note: If you are alone, not trained in CPR, and a phone is nearby, call 911.
AND INFANT CHEST DOES NOT RISE WITH RESCUE BREATHS AFTER CHECKING THE SCENE AND THE INJURED OR ILL CHILD OR INFANT: GIVE RESCUE BREATHS Retilt the head and give another rescue breath. GIVE CHEST COMPRESSIONS If the chest still does not rise, give 30 chest compressions. LOOK FOR AND REMOVE OBJECT IF SEEN GIVE 2 RESCUE BREATHS WHAT TO DO NEXT IF BREATHS DO NOT MAKE THE CHEST RISEâRepeat steps 2 through 4. IF THE CHEST CLEARLY RISESâCHECK for breathing. Give CARE based on conditions found. TIP: Child or infant must be on firm, flat surface. Remove CPR breathing barrier when giving chest compressions. PANEL 6