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* If the caregivers and the patient are cooperative, this procedure can be performed in the office of the physician using a topical eutectic mixture of local anesthetics (EMLA cream) applied liberally over the entire glans and secured in place for at least one hour with an occlusive dressing. | * If the caregivers and the patient are cooperative, this procedure can be performed in the office of the physician using a topical eutectic mixture of local anesthetics ([[EMLA]] cream) applied liberally over the entire glans and secured in place for at least one hour with an occlusive dressing. | ||
* After being in place for one hour, the dressing is removed and the penis is prepared and draped into a sterile field. | * After being in place for one hour, the dressing is removed and the penis is prepared and draped into a sterile field. | ||
* Throughout this procedure, reassure the child and tell him what is being done. | * Throughout this procedure, reassure the child and tell him what is being done. | ||