First Case Podcast

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...

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...

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...

“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...

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...

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...

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...

How much thought do you give to that switch you flip every morning when you walk into your OR? The lights come on, and we start our day, right?...

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...

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...

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...

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 practical tips and insight for...

When you need new equipment in your Operating Room, how do you get it? Where does the money come from for large purchases? In this exciting kick-off to Season...

How often do you handle specimens in your operating room? Have you ever considered your risk of exposure to a Class 1 carcinogen every time you add formalin to...

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 discusses three specific benefits of double...

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 examines the benefits that a fresh...