| Methods |
RCT
Blinding of randomization ‐ yes
Blinding of intervention ‐ partial
Complete follow‐up ‐ no
Blinding of outcome measurement ‐ yes |
| Participants |
54 male NB; FT; AGA; 1‐3 d age |
| Interventions |
2g LP cream (n=15)
placebo cream (n=12)
0.8 ml 1% lidocaine DPNB (n=14)
0.8 ml 1% lidocaine RB (n=13)
‐ penile blocks 8 min WT; creams applied 90 min prior and covered with occlusive dressing |
| Outcomes |
HR; time cry; O2 sat, RR, palmar sweat, metHgb level |
| Notes |
‐ 2 withdrawals, 1 in placebo group, 1 in RB group (1 parents unable to remain in hospital, 1 required phototherapy)
‐ procedure standardized
‐ Gomco clamp
‐ adverse effects reported |
| Risk of bias |
| Bias |
Authors' judgement |
Support for judgement |
| Allocation concealment? |
Low risk |
A ‐ Adequate |
