Michael
First Case 32:38Comments Off on Sterile Processing 101: Point of Use Treatment – The OR’s Role in Sterile Processing
What happens to your instruments during the case matters more than you think. In this interview with Mike Matthews, we break down point-of-use treatment and why sterile processing actually...
Michael
First Case 30:53Comments Off on Going Beyond Opioids: Implementing ERAS Pathways
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...
Michael
First Case 38:48Comments Off on Going Beyond Opioids: Navigating Pediatric Pain Management
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...
Michael
First Case 39:58Comments Off on Going Beyond Opioids: Discovering the Power of Regional Anesthesia
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...
April 2, 2024Michael
First Case 02:05Comments Off on Who Says Patients Don’t Know?
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...
Michael
First Case 46:52Comments Off on Going Beyond Opioids: Redefining Pain Management
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...
March 29, 2024Michael
First Case 37:38Comments Off on Laser Precision in the OR: Enhancing Safety, Efficiency, and Quality
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...
March 26, 2024Michael
First Case 02:21Comments Off on The Cost Implications of Deploying Multiple Privacy Curtain Panels Per Track
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...
March 25, 2024Michael
First Case 40:44Comments Off on A Candid Reflection: Serving and Learning in Honduras
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?...
March 19, 2024Michael
First Case 02:11Comments Off on The Consequences of Ceiling-Mounted Cubicle Tracks
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...
March 12, 2024Michael
First Case 02:25Comments Off on Antimicrobial Curtains: A False Sense of Security
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...
March 5, 2024Michael
First Case 02:12Comments Off on Carbon Footprint Reduction in the OR
“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...
February 27, 2024Michael
First Case 02:21Comments Off on Privacy Curtains Cannot Be Cleaned By UV-C
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...
February 20, 2024Michael
First Case 02:12Comments Off on High-Risk Touchpoints and Surfaces
We’re halfway through our 12-Part Expert Series On-The-Go series! In this 6th episode, we’re continuing the conversation with industry expert Karen Goelst, CEO and Founder of KleenEdge. With a...
Michael
First Case 34:20Comments Off on Advocacy in Action: A Surgical Tech’s Journey to Transforming the Profession
What does advocacy look like within your facility? How can you speak to leadership in a way that can bring about change? Joining us to answer these burning questions...
February 13, 2024Michael
First Case 02:06Comments Off on Disposable Does Not Always Equal Recyclable
Welcome to episode 5 of our 12-Part Expert Series On-The-Go series, where we’re continuing the conversation with industry expert Karen Goelst, CEO and Founder of KleenEdge! With a 20-year...
Michael
First Case 37:38Comments Off on Empowering the Patient: A Journey into Patient Advocacy
For all of us working in healthcare, it’s clock in and clock out, day in and day out. We’re accustomed to the atmosphere of the facility, we understand how...
Sterile Processing 101: Point of Use Treatment – The OR’s Role in Sterile Processing
What happens to your instruments during the case matters more than you think. In this interview with Mike Matthews, we break down point-of-use treatment and why sterile processing actually...