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Immediate priorities
Time-critical stabilization
If severe glans discoloration, absent capillary refill, or insensate glans, immediate reduction attempt
If reduction fails promptly, immediate urology consultation for bedside procedure
If urinary retention, bladder decompression strategy
If catheter needed, avoid worsening constriction and call urology early
If systemic toxicity, fever, crepitus, or rapidly progressive genital pain, necrotizing infection pathway
Broad-spectrum antibiotics and emergent surgical consultation
Ischemia risk stratification
Strangulation severity
Glans color
Pink or red, perfused appearance
Dusky, blue, or black discoloration
Capillary refill
Present
Delayed or absent
Sensation
Intact light touch
Diminished or absent
Constricting band
Tight phimotic ring behind corona
Edematous foreskin collar
Analgesia and procedural planning
Pain control and anxiolysis
Local anesthesia options
Dorsal penile nerve block
Ring block at penile base
Procedural sedation indications
Severe pain preventing reduction
Pediatric or highly anxious patient
Monitoring readiness
Continuous pulse oximetry and cardiorespiratory monitoring if sedation used
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