When prevention doesn't work: Your step-by-step guide to managing fainting episodes safely and professionally
Part three in the vasovagal syncope series. Making a protocol that works for you.
Shanise Keith,
September 09, 2025
Spotting the warning signs, identifying high-risk patients, and preventing fainting episodes before they happen
Shanise Keith,
September 02, 2025
What happens in your patient's body during a vasovagal response and why it's so common in phlebotomy
Shanise Keith,
August 26, 2025
A practice that is much too common, and much too dangerous.
Shanise Keith,
March 07, 2022
A story about a personal phlebotomy experience.
Shanise Keith describes a time when she had her blood drawn, and the unfortunate experience it turned out to be.
Shanise Keith,
January 31, 2022
Study underscores the increasing risks to healthcare professionals
This blog post summarizes a recent study of verbal and physical violence inflicted on emergency department personnel including phlebotomists by patients.
Dennis Ernst,
July 27, 2021
Knowing how to prevent fainting during a phlebotomy procedure is critical
When a patient passes out during a venipuncture procedure, this post details exactly what to do and what not to do.
Dennis Ernst,
July 19, 2021
How do you anticipate fainting?
Dennis Ernst,
June 01, 2021
Are they appropriate for healthcare attire?
Dennis Ernst,
December 04, 2020
Can you identify the error being committed in this image?
Dennis Ernst,
December 04, 2020
