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| What position has the AAP taken regarding male circumcision? |
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Definition
| They believe that the benefits are not sufficient for their organization to recommend that all infant boys be circumcised. |
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| List the potential medical benefits of circumcision. |
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Definition
- Lower risk of UTI
- Lower penile cancer risk
- Lower STI risk
- Prevention foreskin infections
- Prevention phimosis
- Easier genital care
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| What are some non-medical reasons why parents choose to have their sons circumcised? |
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Definition
- Social reasons-look like the other men in the family
- Religious reasons
- Cultural reasons
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| What are the 4 potential risks to male circumcision? |
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Definition
- bleeding
- infection
- cutting the foreskin too long/too short
- improper healing
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| What are 3 reasons why families choose not to circumcise their male infants? |
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Definition
- fear of the risks
- belief that the foreskin is needed
- belief it can negatively effect sex
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| What are the 3 most common circ procedures? |
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Definition
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| List some pain control/comfort measures used while performing circs. |
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Definition
- dosal penile nerve block
- sweet ease
- topical anesthetics
- pacifier
- arms free
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| What is one comfort measure that should be performed post circ with every diaper change? |
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| What is the length of the typical recovery period post circ? |
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T of F
Private insurance and Medicaid provide the same coverage for routine newborn male circumsion. |
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| False. Private insurance provides broader coverage. Medicaid in 17 states does not cover circumcision at all. |
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