Case Study - The Bruise That Solved the Mystery

How a routine blood draw was mistaken for a surgical complication — and what the anatomy actually shows

Shanise Keith, July 28, 2026

Case Study — Patient Identification

The simple question that can save a life

Shanise Keith, June 02, 2026

Hold Still, Sweet Pea: The Ethics and Reality of Restraining Children During a Blood Draw

Why Keeping a Child Safe Sometimes Means Keeping Them Still

Shanise Keith, April 07, 2026

Syncope Case Studies: Real Failures, Real Consequences

These are real cases. Real patients. Real verdicts.

Shanise Keith, March 24, 2026

When Pain Speaks Louder Than Words

Two Cases of Permanent Nerve Damage That Could Have Been Prevented

Shanise Keith, October 07, 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

The "C" Technique

A practice that is much too common, and much too dangerous.

Shanise Keith, March 07, 2022

I Couldn't Believe My Eyes

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