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.
After 2 rescue breaths give 30 chest compressions. 8. Repeat 2 rescue breaths followed by 30 chest compressions at a rate of at least 100 compressions per minute. There are two alternative methods for mouth-to-mouth rescue breathing. To be ready in the event of an emergency, you should keep a CPR face shield or face mask in your first aid kit. 1. CPR Face Shield: Place the face shield over the person's nose and mouth with the airway tube between the person's lips.