August 7, 2026Michael
First Case 26:53Comments Off on The Right Fit: Protection That Goes Beyond the Glove
Every surgical procedure depends on a reliable barrier between clinicians and patients, but is every glove designed to deliver the same level of protection? On this week’s First Case...
Michael
First Case 42:18Comments Off on The Hidden World of Biofilm: Exploring the Dangers Lurking in our Instruments
What do the plaque on your teeth, soap scum, and slippery rocks down by the creek all have in common? They’re all examples of biofilm! But these aren’t the...
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...
Michael
First Case 32:03Comments Off on Microbes in Motion: Understanding Pathogen Transfer & Environmental Contamination
How long can pathogens live on a surface? What is the likelihood that we are transferring organisms from surfaces we touch to our patients or to our family members?...
Michael
First Case 41:45Comments Off on Ensuring Scope Safety: Preventing Infection Through Proper Cleaning, Care, & Data Collection
What is the MAUDE Database, and what does it have to do with the Operating Room? Answering this question and connecting the dots for us today is Dr. Larry...
March 11, 2026Michael
First Case 05:33Comments Off on Top 10: Organ Procurement and Transplant
Organ procurement and transplant surgeries are among the most unique and emotionally powerful cases the OR team may encounter. And while they may not happen often, or in every...
Michael
First Case 41:58Comments Off on Mistakes in Infection Prevention: What’s Hindering Your Infection Prevention Program?
What simple, everyday actions are derailing your infection prevention program? Tune in to this discussion with Erica Smith, Surgical Solutions Manager at Henry Schein Medical as we discuss 4...
Michael
First Case 35:43Comments Off on Improving Outcomes: Infection Prevention in the CVOR
Cardiac surgery is definitely its own specialty, and not all perioperative professionals are familiar with the CVOR. But we’re all familiar with the fundamentals of infection prevention. Here to...
February 25, 2026Michael
First Case 05:32Comments Off on Top 10: Trauma Surgery
When seconds matter and the unexpected becomes routine, trauma teams rise to the challenge. In this First Case Articles On-The-Go: Top 10 Trauma Surgery, Lindsay Joyce, MSN, RN, CNOR,...
Michael
First Case 32:59Comments Off on Operation Collaboration: Clinical Coordinators – The Glue That Holds It All Together
As we wrap Season 18 of First Case, we turn the spotlight to the role that keeps everything moving behind the scenes: the Clinical Coordinator. In our final episode,...
February 18, 2026Michael
First Case 04:52Comments Off on Top 10: Pediatric Surgery
Caring for pediatric surgical patients requires more than simply adapting adult practices. It demands a specialized, family-centered approach. In this First Case: Articles On-The-Go episode, Lindsay Joyce, MSN, RN,...
Michael
First Case 38:30Comments Off on Operation Collaboration: Vendor Reps – Partners in Surgical Care
“Where are your trays?” Few phrases spike stress levels faster, and often, all eyes turn to the person in the red hat. But what really happens behind the scenes...
Michael
First Case 35:47Comments Off on Operation Collaboration: Facilities – The Infrastructure of Safe Patient Care
This week, we’re stepping outside the OR and into the world of Facilities, the department quietly powering everything from air and water to electricity, pressure, and environmental safety. Without...
February 4, 2026Michael
First Case 06:38Comments Off on My Journey Into Perioperative Nursing
We might not be celebrating Perioperative Nurses Week this week, but we’ve always got time to shine a spotlight on perioperative nursing. In this week’s Articles On-The-Go, Lindsey Joyce,...
Michael
First Case 39:04Comments Off on Operation Collaboration: Pharmacy – Medication Safety in Motion
Have you ever wondered what really happens behind the ‘black door’ between the OR and pharmacy? 👀💊 In this week’s First Case interview, we sit down with Zahara, an...
Michael
First Case 42:07Comments Off on Operation Collaboration: The Lab – Partners in Precision
This week our Operation: Collaboration season continues with a deep dive into the often-unseen world of the Lab. In this episode, former laboratory associate supervisor turned OR nurse Anna...
Michael
First Case 33:18Comments Off on Operation Collaboration: Sterile Processing – The Foundation of Surgical Readiness
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...
The Right Fit: Protection That Goes Beyond the Glove
Every surgical procedure depends on a reliable barrier between clinicians and patients, but is every glove designed to deliver the same level of protection? On this week’s First Case...