First Case Podcast

Sterile processing doesn’t run on magic, despite what we may sometimes think. In today’s interview, we’re joined by Angela Benson, a sterile processing education specialist, to talk about what...

Perfect imaging every time. No repairs. No reprocessing. Could single-use arthroscopes be the answer? On this special Beyond Clean, First Case, Power Supply, and Transmission Control Vendor Spotlight™ co-release...

Radiology is one of those departments that we rely on every single day in the OR, but don’t always stop to think about how much coordination is required for...

What does a canceled flight have in common with a canceled surgical case? More than you might think. In today’s article, Lindsay Joyce, MSN, RN, CNOR shares a personal...

We’re kicking off Season 18 of First Case with a topic that impacts every single case we run, but doesn’t always get the spotlight it deserves: supply chain. In...

Have you ever heard the term “surgical conscience”? Do you know what it means? Joining us today to discuss this critical component in surgical care is Danielle Quintana, PhD,...

In this playful poem, Melanie highlights the hard work of those in the operating room, especially during the holiday season, and reminds us all that what we do every...

Happy Holidays! As we celebrate the season, we’re giving you a special bonus episode of First Case featuring Phyllis Quinlan, RN, President and CEO of MFW Consultants. In this...

Orthopedics is one of the busiest, and most equipment-intensive, service lines in health care. In this First Case Articles on the Go episode, Lindsay Joyce and Melanie Perry break...

Have you ever wondered just what the Infection Preventionist (IP) was doing when they came into your Operating Room? Well, you’re not alone! In this season premiere of Season...

While we wait for Season 18, here’s a throwback to Season 8! How do our body language, our situational awareness, and our ability to listen play into our ability...

Gynecology surgery presents unique challenges that require preparation, precision, and strong clinical awareness. In this new First Case: Articles on the Go episode, Lindsay Joyce, MSN, RN, CNOR, shares...

Season 17 has come to an end, but while we wait for Season 18, here’s a throwback to Season 8! What should I include on my resume? What questions...

In our season finale of First Case, we unpack two OR practices that many of us have seen (or done!), from adjusting surgical loupes with blue towels to the...

It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is next week! As we head into the holiday, it’s a good time to reflect on the many things we’re grateful for, both...

This week on First Case, we’re joined by Bobby Parker from Beyond Clean to tackle a major perioperative myth: instrument reprocessing is quick and easy. Using real workflow examples...