Hello Redwood’s Fans!

How has your week been? Mine? Feeling a little overwhelmed lately. My writing life is gearing up in a good way but trying to fit all that in with working part-time is anxiety producing. Any other author in that boat with me?

Colorado is in what a good friend of mine calls “the teasin’ season” when she can’t really decide if it’s still winter or spring. One day this week, we had a few inches of snow and then by evening it was sunny and all melted. Anyone else live in a state like this?

For you this week I thought I’d give you a glimpse into what really happens behind the scenes in the ER.

Tuesday: Are ER nurses smart about medical things?

Thursday: Just why can ER wait times be sooo long?

Tune in and find out.

Have a GREAT week.

Jordyn

Hello Redwood’s Fans!

Are you enjoying the warmer weather? I must say, it is nice to be out of the bitter cold but I’m one in the minority that is a little sad to see winter leave. I’m not a big fan of bright sun and hot days so you can find me holed up inside in a dark, air conditioned room.

But I’m happy for the rest of you!

For you this week we’re focusing on allergic reactions.

Tuesday: Friend and author Dianna Benson stops by with a factually based fictional account on how to treat the most severe form of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. Dianna’s new book, Persephone’s Fugitive, is releasing so I hope you’ll check it out!

Thursday: Can peanut allergies be cured? Some interesting research in this area that could prove to eliminate this dreaded allergy.

Have a great week!

Jordyn

Hello Redwood’s Fans!

How has your week been? Mine? Let’s just say I’m glad I got that novel done last week because this week has been busy– saving lives and teaching other people how to save lives.

Spring is coming. Do you love springtime? For me, spring is my third favorite season (behind autumn and winter). I’m ready for the snow to melt and for some warmer weather but I’m a cave girl so the bright sun is not always high on my list. Oregon, I think I’d do well living in your rainy state.

For you this week! Two fantastic ladies and guest bloggers.

Tuesday: Friend and author Bethany Macmanus stops by to guest blog on some of the diseases that can show up on genetic testing and how it inspired her latest novel, Nerve. Bethany has been kind enough to offer one free e-book to a commentor on her March 17th post– so be sure to stop by.

Thursday: Forensic expert Amryn Cross answers an author’s question. How early can a pregnancy be detected on autopsy?

Have a GREAT week.

Jordyn

Hello Redwood’s Fans!

How was your weekend? Mine? Amazing.

I finished the first draft on my indie novel releasing this Fall! Doesn’t it, fellow authors, feel so good to type those words “THE END”!

Yes, yes it does.

More news on that later.

It’s a pretty exciting week here at Redwood’s because I’m covering some very common questions that I get asked repeatedly. Most authors are keen to find the perfect poison to kill off their characters.

Sometimes, though, we want our characters to survive a poisoning incident. That’s what we’re talking about this week.

Tuesday: Decontaminating a patient who has been poisoned. Do we still use Syrup of Ipecac? What exactly does it mean to “pump” someone’s stomach?

Thursday: Treatment of acetaminophen (aka Tylenol) poisoning. This is one of the most common overdoses that medical personnel deal will. I’ll cover why that is and how to save patients.

Hope to see you here!

Jordyn

Hello Redwood’s Fans!

How is everyone doing? Today, I am saving lives in the pediatric ER while the rest of you are enjoying the Super Bowl. So– who are you rooting for? I live in Colorado so I would have a difficult time rooting for either team. I think both teams exhibit poor sportsmanship and if New England really did deflate those balls then the Colts should have gone to the big game.

Discuss.

If, amongst all the Super Bowl hype, you’ve missed that there is a large measles outbreak happening— tune your ears in. I am fully in favor of vaccinating your children. If you are vaccinated, your chances of getting measles is 1% and you’ll likely be less sick if you do contract the disease. If you’re not vaccinated, your chances of acquiring the disease is 90%– pretty much you’re going to get measles. Also, herd immunity, which I’ve blogged about here, needs to be 95% to protect you if you’re not vaccinated. So– if you live in a community where vaccination rates are low and you’re not vaccinated either– pretty much plan on getting the measles if just ONE kids pops up with them.

To those of you who feel getting the real measles is better or wanted to spare your children a shot– here’s a link for you discussing how potentially dangerous measles infection is. Even if your child doesn’t realize the most serious complications they’re going to be sick for 1-2 weeks and will need to be isolated.

Here’s my point. If you, as a parent, would get the vaccine during a major outbreak you should get it preventively.

For you this week.

Tuesday: Friend and author Dr. Richard Mabry stops by to discuss blast injury related hearing loss. Did you know he’s got a new novel releasing soon!

Thursday: A new medical device for you to use in your fiction novels.

Have a great week!

Hello Redwood’s Fans!

How is all with your world? I am now fully recovered from the holiday frenzy and it’s time to get back to the real world of saving children’s lives, blogging about all things medical mayhem and writing suspense novels.

The Christmas tree is down and all the ornaments are put away. I’ve got a writing plan in place that I simply need to execute which is always the difficult part. I feel like this time of year I enjoy the remaining days of snowy weather and begin the countdown to fall– my favorite season. Why does it have to be the shortest?

Overall, I had a good Christmas. A lot of joyful time spent with family. I didn’t have to work in the ER which is always good for increasing my holiday spirit. This weekend I’m celebrating my 17th wedding anniversary! It’s hard to believe how fast the years go by.

How were your holidays? Any special celebrations?

For you this week:

Tuesday: Book review of In The Name of God. Just what are religious shield laws and why should we care about them?

Thursday: Author question surrounding nursing care of the patient after a cardiac cath procedure.

Hope you have a GREAT week.

Jordyn

I LOVE comedian Tim Hawkins. Enjoy his discussing the importance of giving moms a break.

What is the value of a life? This dad teaches us a lot about it.

https://youtube.googleapis.com/v/Q4foXehDmWs&source=uds

Sometimes our ideas of perfection get turned upside down. But if we can focus on what God might be teaching us, we can come away with a much fuller life filled with imperfection.

Merry Christmas.