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...
August 3, 2022Michael
First Case 02:47Comments Off on To Flip or Not to Flip? That is the Question…
In this week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series, written by Paul Wafer, BS, MBA, RN, he discusses what factors should be considered when determining whether or...
Michael
First Case 37:34Comments Off on Protection and Prevention: Understanding Laser Safety in the Operating Room
Have you ever heard, “I don’t need to wear laser safety goggles, I’m wearing glasses,” or, “If the surgeon isn’t going to wear the goggles, I don’t have to,...
Michael
First Case 36:23Comments Off on A Voice from the Frontline: Demystifying OR Satisfaction
What’s is like to leave a position in perioperative leadership and go back to working as an OR circulator? If you ask Dr. Jessica Gruendler, DNP, RN-BC, CNOR, CPHQ,...
July 22, 2022Michael
First Case 27:36Comments Off on Protect Your Sterile Field
Should sterile fields be covered? What do the guidelines say? How can you cover them safely? Tune in to this exciting First Case Vendor Spotlight with Laurel Stebbins, Clinical...
July 20, 2022Michael
First Case 02:24Comments Off on Instrument Tray Optimization
When was the last time your surgical instrument tray “recipes” were revised? Was it when you added something new? What about when an instrument is removed? In this week’s...
Michael
First Case 26:55Comments Off on What’s the Pref Card Say? Uncovering the Realities of Preference Card Management
(Between Season 9 & 10, we’re re-releasing some of our most popular interviews from Season 4!) How many times have you been burned because you set up based on...
Michael
First Case 34:05Comments Off on Whose Job is it Anyway? Recognizing the Importance of Instrument Care in the OR
Have you ever opened a tray and thought, “What happened to my instruments?!” Despite being a frustration, instruments that are damaged, broken, or have any staining or pitting can...
July 6, 2022Michael
First Case 06:53Comments Off on New Grads in the OR
This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM. In it she draws an interesting parallel between what she...
June 22, 2022Michael
First Case 02:56Comments Off on How To Make Procedure Day More Efficient and Cost Effective
This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by Paul Wafer, BS, MBA, RN. In it he offers practical suggestions that can make procedure day...
May 23, 2022Michael
First Case 07:46Comments Off on The Burden of Perfection – And How to Carry It
This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM. In it she discusses something that has become so engrained...
May 9, 2022Michael
First Case 03:41Comments Off on Surviving the Joint Commission: 4 Helpful Tips
This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM. In it she discusses her experience with a Joint Commission...
Michael
First Case 28:35Comments Off on Do Unto Others: Giving the Gift of Surgery
Between Seasons 6 & 7, we’re releasing some of our most popular episodes from Season 3! What’s it like for patients around the world who need surgery? What access...
Michael
First Case 34:32Comments Off on It’ll All Come Out in the Wash: Decontaminating the Relationship Between OR and SPD
Between Seasons 6 & 7, we’re releasing some of our most popular episodes from Season 3! There’s generally a transactional relationship between the OR and SPD. The SPD gives,...
April 25, 2022Michael
First Case 15:31Comments Off on The Elusive Consistency of Perioperative Productivity
This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by Paul Wafer, BS, MBA, RN. In it he discusses the different factors that affect productivity in...
Michael
First Case 41:40Comments Off on Preparing for the Future: Using Predictive Analytics in Perioperative Succession Planning
Between Seasons 6 & 7, we’re releasing some of our most popular episodes from Season 3! Does your current staffing model account for succession planning? Are you prepared for...
Michael
First Case 32:58Comments Off on Passionate About Neuro: A Candid Discussion About Working in This Surgical Specialty
Between Seasons 6 & 7, we’re releasing some of our most popular episodes from Season 3! Neuro can be a little overwhelming, and if it’s not your regular service...
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...