Infant restrained on a Circumstrant restraining board under a warmer
Penile analgesia with lidocaine injected at the base of the penis
Additional comfort measures: pacifier, 24% sucrose solution, soothing behaviors of an assistant
Procedure performed with Gomco clamp, using sterile technique
White petrolatum ("Vaseline") placed on a bulky diaper
Nurse will check penis and diaper 15 minutes after completing the circumcision
Parents should read over the post circumcision care instructions sheet
Post-operative acetaminophen 0.4ml po may be given for perceived pain (usually only one to two doses, four hours apart are needed)