First Case Podcast

Is the data collected in your Surgical Services department useful? Can you depend on that data to make informed decisions about staffing, case volumes, and block time utilization? In...

There are a variety of opioid-sparing techniques available for surgical patients and joining us today to tell us more about them is Orthopedic surgeon and opioid sparing advocate, Dr....

Can we manage pain and anxiety without medication? In today’s interview, we sit down with Jessica Hovland, DNP, RN, CPAN, NE-BC, PMGT-BC, registered nurse and the Senior Director for...

In today’s First Case Vendor SpotlightTM, we dive into the future of healthcare operations with the AITATM Smart System. Tune in as we speak with Matthew Chila, Director of...

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Pathways are changing the surgical experience for our patients. Our surgical patients are experiencing shorter lengths of stay, decreased postoperative pain, a more rapid...

What does postoperative pain management look like in children? Is it the same as adults? In today’s episode, Dr. Erik Pearson, a pediatric surgeon in Las Vegas, NV, sheds...

Regional anesthesia (nerve blocks) improves the patient’s surgical experience, and the benefits of regional anesthesia last throughout the surgical procedure and well into the recovery process. Joining us today...

Is your hospital clean? Do patients see the privacy curtain and see that it hasn’t been exchanged in over a year? “It’s not surprising that patients and their loved...

Are you ready for Season 11 to begin?? In this season, we’re “Going Beyond Opioids” and focusing on the opioid crisis and alternative pain management methods. And we’re kicking...

How many times have you been asked to operate the laser during a case? Were you trained to operate that laser, and did you feel confident you could troubleshoot...

Is the “inexpensive” curtain you signed up for actually costing you more money? “When looking at “no-ladder” solutions that deploy a standardized curtain size (whether fabric or disposable) one...

Have you ever wondered what it was like to work in an operating room in another country? Or, have you ever thought about serving on a medical mission team?...

Are ceiling-mounted cubicle tracks hindering room cleaning and patient turnovers? “It’s not surprising that curtains fly under the radar, creating significant patient and staff infection risk as they frequently...

Are anti-microbial curtains making us feel safer than we are? “Current studies show that even pre-treated textiles can become contaminated with pathogenic microorganisms. It is unfortunate that this “fecal...

“Have you ever wondered what happens to items like used facemasks, gowns, or even those “recyclable” privacy curtains? You may assume they go “away,” but did you know there...

In this episode, Karen dispels the myths surrounding UV-C light disinfection for privacy curtains, and discusses how UV-C light disinfection is less efficient than laundering. Plus, discover how long...