June 29, 2026Michael
First Case 45:53Comments Off on Passing the Mic: Celebrating Melanie Perry’s Impact on First Case
Every great podcast has a voice that brings each conversation to life. Over the past five years, Melanie Perry has been that voice for First Case. In this special...
Michael
First Case 32:28Comments Off on Empowering Pediatric Patients: Nurturing Positive Surgical Experiences
How can we help children have a positive surgical experience? What role does anticipatory guidance play in helping kids understand the procedure they’re going to have? Joining us today...
Michael
First Case 43:17Comments Off on Cracking the Communication Code: Optimizing OR-Supply Chain Collaboration
“It’s on backorder.” How many times have you heard that answer when you asked why a needed supply wasn’t on the shelf? Wouldn’t it be better if your team...
July 12, 2023Michael
First Case 04:57Comments Off on Top 10: Vascular Surgery
This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by Lindsey Joyce, MSN, RN, CNOR. In this article, Lindsey shares the Top 10 things you need...
Michael
First Case 49:19Comments Off on Breaking the Language Barrier: Effective Communication with Spanish-Speaking Patients
When you have a Spanish-speaking patient, do you know how to communicate with them? Can you ask them basic questions, or do you freeze up and hope you can...
Michael
First Case 38:33Comments Off on The Power of Communication: Unlocking Success in the Operating Room
What is the secret to happiness? The answer, according to Dr. Michael Redler, Orthopedic Surgeon at Connecticut Orthopedics, is great communication. Communicating effectively sets the tone for our whole...
June 26, 2023Michael
First Case 01:00:04Comments Off on Successfully Climbing the Leadership Ladder
In this Special Release before we kick off Season 8, tune in to this session from the 2022 OR Manager Conference to learn tips, insights and perspectives on successfully...
June 23, 2023Michael
First Case 30:02Comments Off on Fits Like A Glove: The Performance & Protection of Latex Free Gloves
Surgical gloves make it possible for us to safely operate on patients every single day. However, persistent exposure to latex gloves increases the risk of a latex reaction for...
June 21, 2023Michael
First Case 09:13Comments Off on Coach, Don’t Boss: 5 Keys to Effective Wellbeing in the OR
This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is in partnership with OR Manager. In this interview with Mike Ellrich, healthcare portfolio manager and principal consultant with...
Michael
First Case 34:26Comments Off on Let’s Get Down to Business: Understanding the Role of Business Managers in Perioperative Success
The operating room isn’t just a place where patients have surgery. It’s also a business. And behind the scenes of that business is an OR Business Manager, working hard...
June 7, 2023Michael
First Case 06:39Comments Off on Top 10: Orthopedic Surgery
This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by Lindsey Joyce, MSN, RN, CNOR, and Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM. In this article, Lindsey...
Michael
First Case 32:18Comments Off on Humanity + Technology: Coming Together to Optimize Patient Care
Does augmented intelligence (AI) have a place in the operating room? Can AI help deliver patient services and improve the delivery of healthcare? We’re asking these questions and more...
Michael
First Case 34:04Comments Off on Tiny But Mighty: The Safe Care and Handling of Micro Instruments
Between Season 7 & 8, we’re rereleasing some of our most popular episodes from seasons past! Enjoy! It’s very hard to tell that a micro instrument is damaged, until...
May 26, 2023Michael
First Case 42:41Comments Off on Pulling Back the Curtain: Uncovering the Privacy Curtain Standard of Care
How many times do you handle privacy curtains during a regular shift? In surgical services, we often have privacy curtains in our preoperative and postoperative areas. How often do...
May 24, 2023Michael
First Case 06:25Comments Off on Stress in the Operating Room
This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM. In this article, Melanie offers 5 tips for handling stress...
Michael
First Case 35:31Comments Off on Making it Count: Using Technology to Prevent Retained Surgical Items
“1, 2, 3, 4…. We’re missing a sponge…Let’s count again.” Does this conversation sound familiar? Manual surgical counts are a standard procedure for every surgical case, but studies show...
Passing the Mic: Celebrating Melanie Perry’s Impact on First Case
Every great podcast has a voice that brings each conversation to life. Over the past five years, Melanie Perry has been that voice for First Case. In this special...