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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="styles.css">
<div class="row">
<div class="column">
<img id="backgroundBloodCells" src="https://backyardbrains.com/experiments/img/plasmaclub.jpg"
alt="Blood Plasma at club" width="500" height="500">
</div>
<div class="column">
<img src="https://www.visiblebody.com/hubfs/learn/bio/assets/blood/blood-composition.jpg"
alt="blood-composition" width="500" height="500">
</div>
<div class="column">
<img src="https://d16qt3wv6xm098.cloudfront.net/B4apWfMvSmK5OnGYvKQbI7EeQjWcLrPX/_.jpg"
alt="food allergy process" width="500" height="500">
</div>
</div>
</style>
<header>
<div id="box1">
<h1><b>Phlebotomists Have Hearts Too</b></h1>
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</header>
<div id="box2">
<p>intro by anonymous
<p>
<p>
<h3 id="mainHeading">
<blockquote>"To identify what airborne allergens or food substances you are allergic to, we generally perform a
prick
skin test. Allergy testing can be done by a blood test, or phlebotomy, as well. While in some cases, skin
testing
can identify an allergy that is missed by blood testing, the latter can be useful for evaluating and
managing food
allergies. Skin testing allows us to obtain results and to develop a treatment plan at the time of your
visit, but
sometimes it may be helpful to prepare children for blood testing as well, especially if food allergy is a
concern. Our phlebotomist, Emily Rockwell, is wonderful and takes a personalized and caring approach to her
patients.
</h3>
</blockquote>
</p>
<p>Emily shares her story below: </p>
<article>
<div id="testP" class="funParagraph"><b>I started my lab career at the age of 18 as a lab assistant, learning
all
the ins and outs of how a laboratory
works. My mom had previously worked in that same lab, so it was easy for me to get started on the right
foot
from coworkers that knew of me. My interest was piqued at a young age, I got to ask a lot of questions
about
why and how a lab works. Microscopes, tubes, beakers, needles, and the importance to remember that behind
each
tube being a person.
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</article>
</head>
<body>
<p>
<h3><a href="https://digitalcommons.wustl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1164&context=bjc_216">1983 Newsletter:
←</a></h3>
</p>
<p>
<main>My next step was learning phlebotomy from a team of people that instilled the motto of “lab work is the gateway
of
going home.” Treating each child as if they were our own and the importance of collecting lab tests properly. That
journey started in 2007 at a high-ranking local pediatric hospital where the patients and co-workers treated each
other as family. The understanding that patients could be scared and apprehensive when I walk into the room was
not to be taken lightly. The parents are often nervous and children can sense it and feed off of it. Taking a
caring and gentle approach to each baby, toddler, child, and teenager means as much to the patient and parents as
it does to me.</main>
<p>After years of building trust and confidence with families and their physicians (and getting their sometimes
complex laboratory orders completed) is how I met the providers, Dr. Warrier, Dr. Borts, and Dr. Vitale.</p>
<p>I switched gears to private practice in 2016 at Allergy Asthma & Food Allergy Centers, and I continue to take
pride in comforting a wide range of ages from babies to adults. I listen to their concerns and their previous
experiences. Children like to hear that everyone gets their blood collected at one point in their life and that
they'll be okay before/after the labs are collected.</p>
<p>Whether the families have driven for hours or minutes to get lab work done, I like for them to feel at ease with
me. When it comes down to the actual process of blood collection, it's always best and helpful for the patient to
be hydrated and to try to keep from drinking sodas or anything with caffeine. I use a comforting tone while I
speak to the children while making eye contact. I like to give the children my honest step-by-step instructions of
how it'll be done and with a few countdowns of 1-2-3's so there aren't any surprises.</p>
<p>One thing I make sure to do is always put the tourniquet on top of the sleeve and not too tight to cause much
discomfort or possible pinching. With that being done at the beginning, I believe that it sets the stage for a
more peaceful collection. I always ask how they're doing and love having conversations about their favorite
things, like activities, games, shows, or whatever is on their mind. These hidden gems are the best part of my
day. Keeping their minds off of whatever is happening has a great calming effect.</p>
<p>As parents, we don't ever want to feel like we're putting our kids in scary situations. Blood draws can be hard on
parents, so be mindful of that. Your little ones feel your energy. For them, manage your fear, anxiety, or
apprehension as best you can. I would refrain from telling your child too far ahead of time that it will hurt or
making a big deal of it. For some families, it may be helpful that the less nervous parent or caregiver is with
the child during this appointment. When the patients and families leave with a smile on their faces and the peace
of mind of having accurate results, I've done my job.</b></p>
<footer>© Emily Rockwell</footer>
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</body>
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