Comparison 21. Venipuncture: sucrose (24%) versus liposomal lidocaine.

Outcome or subgroup title	No. of studies	No. of participants	Statistical method	Effect size
1 Facial grimacing score	1	216	Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)	‐28.0 [‐36.48, ‐19.52]
2 Observer‐rated pain (VAS) (cm)	1	216	Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)	‐0.40 [‐1.25, 0.45]
3 Cry duration (s)	1	216	Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)	‐39.0 [‐52.43, ‐25.57]
4 Heart rate (beats/min)	1	216	Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)	3.0 [‐1.95, 7.95]
5 Oxygen saturation (%)	1	216	Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI)	0.5 [‐0.03, 1.03]