Cochrane Summary: Venepuncture versus heel lance for blood sampling in term neonates

Cochrane Summary: Venepuncture versus heel lance for blood sampling in term neonates

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In most countries, a blood sample from newborn babies is needed forscreeningtests. A heel lance is the standard way of taking blood, but it is a painful procedure with no optimal method of pain relief known. Thisreviewof trials found evidence thatvenepunc