First Case Podcast

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...

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,...

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,...

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,...

“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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...