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==Contraindications== | ==Contraindications== | ||
None | None | ||
[[File:paraphimosis.png|thumbnail|Reduction involves gentle traction with inward force on the glans]] | |||
==Equipment Needed== | ==Equipment Needed== | ||
Revision as of 21:27, 27 September 2014
Indications
Contraindications
None
Equipment Needed
- lubricant
- gloves
Procedure
- Remove the Foley catheter if one is in place.
- Place a small amount of lubricant on the proximal aspect of the glans and inner surface of the foreskin
- Grasp the swollen foreskin with the non-dominant hand and apply slow gentle pressure for several minutes while elevating to reduce edema
- With the non-dominant hand, securely hold the proximal aspect of the swollen ring of foreskin with a ring formed by the thumb and the index and middle finger
- Slowly begin pushing the glans into the foreskin with the dominant thumb that is placed over the urethral meatus
- Continue until the foreskin is replaced over the glans
Complications
failure of reduction requiring Dorsal Slit
See Also
Source
Vilke GM et al. Evaluation and treatment of acute urinary retention. J Emerg Med. 2008: 35:193-198.