Happy June 30th!Today is a very exciting day for me as I am having my Book Launch Party for Proof. Wow, I never thought I would get to host one of these.For you this week...OB/NICU week!Monday and Wednesday: Dr. Tanya Goodwin discusses the transfer of the OB patient.Friday: Terri Forehand returns to discuss the sights and sounds of the NICU.Hope you have a great week.Jor...
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Friday, June 29, 2012
Handling the medical treatment of a minor can be tricky. Heidi Creston is back to discuss some of these special circumstances.Welcome back, Heidi!I work in L&D, and by far, dealing with family issues is more demanding of my time and energy than anything else. There is one issue that continually pops up and more and more I am finding it in the books I've been reading as well. I'm not an expert but I'd like to toss my two cents in for whatever...
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Charise's question is very pertinent particularly with so many wildfires burning in my home state of Colorado right now. How does EMS handle it all?Charise asks:I've got a forest fire happening and a news photographer out trying to get the best shots. She's walking around recently scorched areas. Her car is parked on black top. It's still pretty hot and smoky but she is there without an air tank so it can't be too crazy. I need her car...
Monday, June 25, 2012
Marion asks:Will the ER do an emergency DNA test to establish familial relationship?Jordyn says: I actually have this scenario in my forthcoming second novel, Poison, releasing 2/1/2013. I needed to prove a woman was related to garner custody. Between my ER docs and my brother who works for a large sheriff’s department-- we figured out a plausible solution.The ER is not going to run this test on an emergent basis and I don't know of many hospitals...
Saturday, June 23, 2012
How's everyone's summer going?My vacay is rapidly coming to an end. Back to the ER fun this weekend and I will be working July 4th as well-- so please, no blowing off your fingers! Firework safety first. And also, watch those kidos in the pool. Summertime holiday gatherings are notorious for drowning incidents.Here's where I've been this week and you might find some interesting posts and new blogs to follow. Check these out. Some are offering Giveaways for Proof. Proof is being considered for a Book Club! You can vote here: ACFW Blog: Should a...
Friday, June 22, 2012
Determining time of death is important for criminal prosecutions to narrow down the list of suspects. Some things that can aid narrowing down this window are forensic terms you may of heard of: Algor Mortis, Livor Mortis, and Rigor Mortis.I was fortunate to hear a local coroner speak several months ago. And she reviewed these terms and what they meant.How fast does a body cool? In a 70 degree room the body will cool 1 degree an hour if maintained...
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Last post, I covered some generalizations about how a sexual assault victim is managed in the ED. Today, I'm going to get into specifics about how a rape kit or Sexual Assault Examination (SAE) kit is collected.Herald Times OnlineThe sexual assault victim is a crime scene. Medical needs always come first. If the victim presents with life threatening injuries, these will be managed first above everything else. Collection of evidence will come at a...
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
I've been so blessed to be highlighted on so many blogs for my own mini Proof blog tour. So, if you're looking for more of Jordyn's musing-- here are the places I'm having fun this week.Candace Calvert's Blog. Contest giveaway.Dale Eldon's Blog: InterviewHook 'em and Book 'em: When Nurses Need CopsMargaret Daley's Blog: Contest giveaway.Mocha with Linda: Determining God's Will. Contest giveaway.Shannon Vannatter's Blog: Interview and giveaway.Sharon Lavy's Blog: Contest giveaway.Sherri Wilson Johnson's Blog: Intervew and giveaway.Suspense Novelist:...
Monday, June 18, 2012
ER nurses need to be familiar with the collection of a rape kit or Sexual Assault Examination (SAE) kit. This is good information for a novel that involves a rape victim or a character working as an ER nurse. I'm going to cover this in two parts, the first being some generalizations to consider and then I'll move into specifics for the second post.Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) are nurses who have received specialized training in the...
Saturday, June 16, 2012
How has everyone's week been going?Mine-- fabulous. Book launch is keeping me busy but I was very blessed to get this starred review of Proof from Library Journal. So, now I am fully confident that it is a stellar book and not just my mother who loves my writing! Thanks Library Journal for totally making my week and putting my book next to Ted Dekker and Irene Hannon...This week at Redwood's is Forensic Week!Monday and Wednesday: Two part series on collecting a rape kit. This is very important for the writer on two parts. One, to know what a sexual...
Friday, June 15, 2012
There's nothing like watching a TV show and seeing medical personnel come in with the paddles (even these are rarely used) to shock a patient. Many people say this is "jump-starting" the heart and this is really the wrong clinical picture to give as far as medical accuracy is concerned. The use of electricity on the heart actually stalls it.What?!?How could that possibly be helpful to a patient?Heart cells are very unique, cool little contraptions....
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Last post, I discussed the issue of heart palpitations and how, in isolation, they can be benign and not representative of heart disease.The line in this particular published novel that did get my ire up is shortened as follows: "Any experience terrifying enough to cause a panic attack, in extreme circumstances, causes an arrhythmia. That's a heart attack."Really? No. There's a lot medically wrong with this sentence.First, in very...
Monday, June 11, 2012
There's nothing I hate more as a reader than to be happily reading along a novel that I really like and come across a medical issue that begins to pull me out of my snow globe of a story bubble. It's even worse when it begins to keep me up at night and I dream up a whole blog series about this issue.That means things are really bad.This happened recently. The story is actually quite good. Solid, interesting premise. Had it not been for this medical...
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Hello Redwood's Fans!How has the week been treating you? Any exciting summer plans?WikipediaThis week for you--we're focusing on the heart. You know it's going to be interesting if I've devoted two posts to discuss a published novel's medical inaccuracy. Of course, to save the innocent, the book and author are not mentioned but the issue is discussed in detail.Monday: Author Beware-- Delusional Diagnosis Part IWednesday: Author Beware-- Delusional...
Friday, June 8, 2012
Last post, we talked about the use of apnea testing to determine brain death after the patient meets certain criteria.There is one additional test that may be done to determine brain death and that is a brain perfusion scan. This procedure is done in radiology which can make it very difficult. Imagine taking a ventilated patient through the halls of the hospital along with several IV pumps giving medication that are keeping the patient alive. That in itself is not a fun excursion.Once the patient is in radiology, they are given an injection of...
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
I’m continuing with a series on how brain death is determined. All hospitals likely have a policy in place with strict guidelines on how brain death is determined. Check last post for the beginning stages. Now, we’ll move onto actual testing.Can the patient breathe on their own? This is a relatively simple test. It’s called apnea testing. The ventilator is turned off and we see what the patient will do. Naturally, when we stop breathing, carbon dioxide...
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
These are some of my favorite posts to write. Several winners to announce here today.Thanks to everyone who left comments. It's been such a great week.So-- without further delay. Here you are!Comment contest: Cathy BrockmanFollowers Lists: Vera (who will be super excited to share this with the nurses in her family! So glad you won.)FeedBlitz Subscribers: stamps@aan... (I'm going to leave the rest blank)To claim: You must e-mail me your address to...
Monday, June 4, 2012
Several months ago, I skewered a Hallmark movie for its unrealistic portrayal of discontinuing life support. In light of that, I thought I'd do a special series on determining brain death.How do medical personnel determine a patient has suffered brain death?Brain death means that your brain as an organ has died. It is no longer receiving blood flow. Without blood flow, no oxygen is being delivered. Without oxygen, an organ dies. Your brain is your...
Saturday, June 2, 2012
I'm really excited for this coming week. One area of high conflict in the hospital surrounds the death of loved ones. At times, the hospital may approach a family and tell them their loved one is brain dead and encourage the family to withdraw life support.But, how is brain death determined?That is my focus all this week. Brain Death Criteria. A must know area for any novelist writing this type of scene. In the meantime-- enjoy the trailor for Proof. Also available, the first five chapters at my website.Have a great wee...
Friday, June 1, 2012
The dream of getting published has been a long one for me. And today, that day, has arrived! The day I've longed wished came true.To celebrate, anyone who leaves a comment on my blog during this weeks posts will be eligible to win a free copy! I'll also be drawing from my followers/subscribers lists as well. So, plenty of places for you to win. Drawing cutoff will be Sunday, June 3rd. Winners announced Tuesday, June 5th. To claim, you must e-mail...
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