I saw that too so scary. I know some docs/nurses go by Merck Manuals so inaccurate
Student nurse quotes nursing textbook, advocating retraction at 3 months...
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Recently, there was a discussion elsewhere where a nursing student quoted her textbook and was determined to stand by it as truth:
"In infants and children...if uncircumcised the foreskin is normally tight during the first 3 months and should not be retracted because of the risk of tearing the membrane attaching the foreskin to the shaft...in infants older than 3 months of age, retract the foreskin gently to check the glans and meatus. It should return to its original position easily."
-Physical Examination & Health Assessment, 4th Edition
by Carolyn Jarvis (Hardcover - June 2003), p.736
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/se.../ref=br_ss_hs/
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Many people shared great links and resources with her, but she never admitted she might be wrong. It is so disturbing/upsetting/scary that nurses are being taught this still! No wonder we have so many horror stories about premature/forced retractions. Ug.
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Jen
"In infants and children...if uncircumcised the foreskin is normally tight during the first 3 months and should not be retracted because of the risk of tearing the membrane attaching the foreskin to the shaft...in infants older than 3 months of age, retract the foreskin gently to check the glans and meatus. It should return to its original position easily."
-Physical Examination & Health Assessment, 4th Edition
by Carolyn Jarvis (Hardcover - June 2003), p.736
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/se.../ref=br_ss_hs/
104-6208963-0891125?platform=gurupa&url=index%3Dstripbooks%3Ar elevance-
above&field-keywords=Physical+Examination+and+Health+Assessmen t+by+Carolyn
+Jarvis%2C+4th+edition.&Go.x=10&Go.y=8&Go=Go
Many people shared great links and resources with her, but she never admitted she might be wrong. It is so disturbing/upsetting/scary that nurses are being taught this still! No wonder we have so many horror stories about premature/forced retractions. Ug.
Jen
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At least it gives accurate advice for the first 3 months!!
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Now, if they'd just change the word "months" to "decades" it would be fine!
Now, if they'd just change the word "months" to "decades" it would be fine!
Wanna know something? I work for the company that publishes that book
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Fabulous. I'd like to confirm that that's what the book actually says, and then approach the publishers with a letter + concerns + research. Can you help me out with some contact info? PM me. 
THanks,
Jen
Originally Posted by mzfern Wanna know something? I work for the company that publishes that book
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THanks,
Jen
Ummmm....doesn't the AAP statement carry any weight with her?
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It wasn't specific enough for her as it doesn't mention ages.
Originally Posted by Quirky Ummmm....doesn't the AAP statement carry any weight with her?
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Originally Posted by baybee These cos often reprint the same old stuff until someone objects. We need to write and let them know. Baybee |
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