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

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

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

What Should We Do?: Residents adding on new tests

Drawing extra tubes is no always a good idea

Dennis Ernst, January 19, 2022