Neonatal Circumcision I

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Welcome to the Neonatal Circumcision I education module. The purpose of this unit for residents to learn the performance of neonatal circumcision with penile nerve block. FMB residents are expected to review this unit in preparation prior to actually performing one during their FMB rotation and to periodically review it during the rotation for reinforcement of correct technique and avoidance of common potential mistakes. More senior residents may want to refresh their knowledge and skill in neonatal circumcision or penile nerve block analgesia, especially after a long hiatus of not performing one. You may wish to refer to Neonatal Circumcision II unit.

This module is also for U-M Department of Family Medicine Residents on the FMB1 and FMB2 rotation.

Components of the Neonatal Circumcision units include:

1. Neonatal Circumcision Unit I

• List of objectives of the unit

• A brief discussion of important cultural background regarding neonatal circumcision

• Informed consent

• Indications and contraindications

2. Neonatal Circumcision Unit II

• Technique of penile nerve block and neonatal circumcision

• A brief discussion of post operative care

• A discussion on how to avoid common mistakes and pitfalls

• A brief review of some of the main points to remember

• References

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Note: This module was originally developed by U-M Department of Family Medicine faculty member Ricardo R. Bartelme, M.D., in 2007. It is also maintained by Dr. Bartelme. Last updated: September 2014.

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