Estimated median differences between EMLA and placebo
| Variable | 95% Confidence intervals2-150 | P value (non parametric) |
|---|---|---|
| Heart rate | −2.5 (−8.8 to 3.2) | 0.376 |
| Systolic BP | −3.5 (−8.2 to 1.25) | 0.126 |
| Diastolic BP | −3.0 (−7.5 to 1.75) | 0.220 |
| Oxygen saturation | 0.11(−1.2 to 1.22) | 0.825 |
| NFCS score | 0 (−2.00 to 1.75) | 0.984 |
| Duration of first cry | −6.5 (−22.5 to 11.5) | 0.446 |
| Total duration of crying | −22 (−96 to 24) | 0.240 |
| Methaemoglobin 1 h | 0.3 (−0.1 to 0.7) | 0.112 |
| Methaemoglobin 8 h | 0.5 (0.1 to 2.3) | 0.016 |
↵2-150 Note: negative value means that the variable median is lower with EMLA than placebo cream.