Effect of Liposomal Lidocaine and Sucrose Alone and in Combination for Venipuncture Pain in Newborns

Abstract

Sucrose was more effective than liposomal lidocaine for reducing pain during venipuncture in newborns. The addition of liposomal lidocaine to sucrose did not confer any additional benefit to sucrose alone. There was no evidence of harm from liposomal lidocaine or sucrose.