First Case Podcast

This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM. In this thought-provoking article, Melanie uses a gardening metaphor to...

While we wait for Season 15 to begin, here’s a throwback to a great episode from Season 6! Let’s be real. There’s a lot of…”stuff” that can hold us...

What have you heard about UV-C Disinfection? Are all low-level disinfection devices created equally? Find out the truth about UV-C disinfection in this exciting First Case Vendor SpotlightTM with...

Have you ever thought about joining a professional organization? Is there any value or benefit to joining? In this Season 6 episode of “Success in Scrubs,” we speak with...

In this week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series, we’ve teamed up with OR Manager to bring you great insights into negotiating anesthesia contracts. Find out what...

This season, we’re tackling the topic of professional growth and development. What does that look like for perioperative professionals? Is there a certain path we’re supposed to follow? Is...

What will 3 hip replacements in 4 years get you? If you’re Johnny Caffaro, CEO & Founder of Caffaro Way, it will give you the lived experience as a...

In this week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series, written by written by Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM, she shares critical insights on the importance of...

In this week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series, written by Brenna Page, MSN, RN, CNOR, CNAMB, she shares what it was like to be on the...

We’ve wrapped up Season 11 and we’re anxiously awaiting the launch of Season 12. While we wait, here’s a throwback to Season 5! As our operating rooms become more...

Happy Perioperative Nurses’ Week! We are celebrating the achievements and contributions of perioperative nurses this week as host Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM, sits down for a conversation...

Where does this cord go? How can I get the monitor to work? Why is it not working already?? We’ve all been there, feeling the gaze of the surgeon...

What do revenue models have to do with the profitability of your Operating Room? How is the changing landscape going to impact the bottom line of your hospitals today...

In this week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series, written by Lindsey Joyce, MSN, RN, CNL, CNOR, she shares her experience scrubbing an open heart case for...

Did the Operating Room seem just a little overwhelming during orientation? Did you rethink your decision to come to the OR after experiencing how different it was from other...

Surgeons need high-quality instruments that are dependable and guaranteed to work, every single time. But not all surgical instruments are created equal in terms of precision, durability, and quality....