Topical amethocaine gel v placebo during venipuncture in newborn infants*
| Outcomes | Amethocaine | Placebo | RBI (95% CI) | NNT (CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Abbreviations defined in glossary; RBI, NNT, and CI calculated from data in article. | ||||
| Proportion who had little or no pain with needle insertion | 84% | 30% | 181% (52 to 490) | 2 (2 to 5) |
| Proportion who did not cry at all in the 5 seconds after needle insertion | 79% | 25% | 216% (56 to 624) | 2 (2 to 5) |