The Art of Redirection
When and How to Adjust Your Needle (And When to Stop)
Shanise Keith, November 19, 2025
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Recent Posts
We Need to Talk About Red Tubes
Clearing up the dangerous misconceptions about additives and order of draw
Shanise Keith, November 04, 2025
The "Flying Needle" Technique and the Art of the Quick Stick
Exploring the Viral Technique and the Science Behind Quick, Controlled Insertions
Shanise Keith, September 29, 2025
Understanding Vasovagal Syncope: Part 3 - Your Complete Response Protocol
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
Understanding Vasovagal Syncope: Part 2 - Recognition, Risk Factors, and Prevention
Spotting the warning signs, identifying high-risk patients, and preventing fainting episodes before they happen
Shanise Keith, September 02, 2025
Understanding Vasovagal Syncope: Part 1 - The Science Behind the Faint
What happens in your patient's body during a vasovagal response and why it's so common in phlebotomy
Shanise Keith, August 26, 2025
Here We Go Again...
Another personal experience where phlebotomy was not done correctly.
Shanise Keith, May 11, 2022
Amazing Blood Culture Study Results
A novel study showing hospital-wide results of using Magnolia Medical Technologies’ Steripath® Initial Specimen Diversion Device®.
Shanise Keith, April 10, 2022
The "C" Technique
A practice that is much too common, and much too dangerous.
Shanise Keith, March 07, 2022
Alcohol After Puncture?
A technical question submitted by a reader regarding an unusual patient request.
Shanise Keith, February 02, 2022