March 25, 2026Michael
First Case 05:53Comments Off on Top 10: General Surgery
General surgery is where many perioperative nurses begin their OR journey. It’s one of the most diverse and foundational specialties in the operating room, touching everything from colorectal and...
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...
Michael
First Case 30:19Comments Off on Streamline the Process: Partnering with Distributors to Purchase Capital Equipment
When you buy Capital Equipment, do you purchase through the manufacturer, or do you use a distributor? What are the benefits to purchasing through a distributor? Joining us today...
May 14, 2023Michael
First Case 03:19Comments Off on To All of the Moms Working in Healthcare
This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM. In this special Mother’s Day release, Melanie takes a minute...
Michael
First Case 40:56Comments Off on Designed with Purpose: Understanding the Design and Function of OR Tables
How much do you know about your OR tables? Do you ever put much thought into the design and function of this vital piece of OR equipment? In today’s...
Michael
First Case 44:58Comments Off on Creating A Buzz: Discovering the Power of Electrosurgical Units
How much do you know about your electrosurgery unit (ESU), or ‘the Bovie’? Were you taught anything more about it than just how to turn it on and apply...
Michael
First Case 31:00Comments Off on Educating the Team: Empowering OR Staff to Use Equipment Safely
OR Educators are crucial to our success in the Operating Room. One of their many roles is to ensure that we use equipment safely, protecting ourselves and protecting our...
Michael
First Case 32:26Comments Off on Built With Intention: Exploring OR Integration & Design
Operating Rooms (ORs) have to be designed properly so that we can use all of the equipment needed to perform operations. What does the integration and design of an...
Top 10: General Surgery
General surgery is where many perioperative nurses begin their OR journey. It’s one of the most diverse and foundational specialties in the operating room, touching everything from colorectal and...