The Procedure
Hygiene during the Procedure
- The Mohel and any assistants (such as a trainee Mohel or nurse), will remove all hand jewellery including rings, watches or bracelets before commencing the procedure.
- The Mohel will ensure that his clothes, including any tallit (prayer shawl), are clean and kept well away from the surgical field.
- Disinfectant containing alcohol will be applied to both the surgical and surrounding area.
The Procedure
- The Mohel will perform the Brit Milah under well illuminated conditions and at a height at which he can work comfortably and safely. He will satisfy himself before he starts the Brit Milah that the location is adequate to meet these needs.
- The Mohel will use appropriate measures to minimise any possible pain and discomfort both during and after the procedure.
- The Mohel will only use sterile instruments that are either disposable or that have been vacuum or steam autoclaved.
- The Mohel will prepare the skin at the surgical site immediately before incision using an antiseptic (aqueous or alcohol-based) preparation.
- The Mohel will be very careful not to remove either too much or too little foreskin. The aim is to completely uncover the glans (the head of the penis).
- The Mohel will then cover surgical incisions with an appropriate dressing at the end of the procedure and place a pressure dressing over the wound at the end of the procedure.
- The Mohel will dispose of all instruments including sharps in an appropriate fashion to minimise risks of injury (sharps container).