Michael
First Case 46:10Comments Off on Sterile Processing 101: Sterilization Methods Explained – Steam, Low-Temp, & IUSS
In this week’s episode, we take a practical look at the science behind sterilization with Bobby Parker from Beyond Clean. From steam cycles to low-temperature, this episode breaks down...
Michael
First Case 39:11Comments Off on Perioperative Nursing Electives: Bringing the OR Back to Nursing Schools
How many times has it been said, “New grads need to work in Med-Surg prior to working in the OR.”? While most nursing schools focus on Med-Surg during clinicals,...
October 4, 2021Michael
First Case 04:24Comments Off on Case Cart Best Practices and Common Errors to Avoid
This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by Paul Wafer, BS, MBA, RN co-host of the First Case podcast and founder of Alpha Consulting...
October 1, 2021Michael
First Case 44:00Comments Off on Patient Positioning Without The Pain: Evolving Patient Positioning For Both Patients and Staff
Every day, we push, pull, lift, and strain to position our patients for their procedures. We routinely tuck arms with draw sheets to allow practitioners closer access to the...
Michael
First Case 42:10Comments Off on Heave NO!: Patient Positioning Without the Pushing and Pulling
Tape, gel rolls, foam, and a whole lot of pushing and pulling usually go into positioning our patients for surgery. Silk tape is our best friend! But, are we...
Michael
First Case 04:49Comments Off on When It’s Just Been One of Those Days
We’ve all had rough days in the operating room. Days where it seems nothing is going right, everyone’s angry, and there’s not enough staff to cover every shift. But...
Michael
First Case 33:44Comments Off on The Power of Productivity: Harnessing Efficiency to Improve Patient Care
How often do you hear about productivity in your department? How is that productivity determined? Or maybe, you’re just wondering, “What IS productivity?” If it seems confusing or mysterious,...
September 6, 2021Michael
First Case 05:01Comments Off on Errors in Perioperative Leadership
This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by, Paul Wafer, BS, MBA, RN co-host of the First Case podcast and founder of Alpha Consulting...
Michael
First Case 36:28Comments Off on Eyes on OR Supplies: Every Link in the Chain Matters
How do supplies get to your OR? Who makes sure that the products you need end up on the shelf? The Materials Management department is a crucial part of...
August 23, 2021Michael
First Case 07:24Comments Off on Conducting a Fantastic Pre-Op Interview
This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by Melanie Perry, RN, BSN, CNOR co-host of the First Case podcast and founder of The Circulating...
Michael
First Case 36:52Comments Off on What’s Your Preference? Improving Pref Card Management in the OR
Are your preference cards accurate? Can you depend on them if you’re working with an unfamiliar surgeon? We’re going to tackle the pref card issue on today’s episode of...
August 9, 2021Michael
First Case 07:18Comments Off on You Must Make Yourself a Priority
This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by Melanie Perry, RN, BSN, CNOR co-host of the First Case podcast and founder of The Circulating...
Michael
First Case 33:14Comments Off on Tag, You’re It!: Managing Instrument Quality and Repair for the OR
How often do we hear complaints about instruments that aren’t working properly? When instruments are broken, we tag them for repair, but what happens to them after that? Instrument...
July 26, 2021Michael
First Case 06:59Comments Off on How to Survive an Intense Orientation in the OR
This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by Melanie Perry, RN, BSN, CNOR co-host of the First Case podcast and founder of The Circulating...
Michael
First Case 32:12Comments Off on Evolution of the Scrub Tech: The Unsung Hero of the Surgical Experience
Surgical Technologists, or scrub techs, are an important part of the surgical team. Their education and training provide them with the skills necessary to safely provide care for the...
July 12, 2021Michael
First Case 07:38Comments Off on A Proper Time-Out is Always Best Practice
This week’s episode of the First Case “Articles On-The-Go” series is written by, Melanie Perry, RN, BSN, CNOR co-host of the First Case podcast and founder of The Circulating...
Michael
First Case 34:09Comments Off on Proceed with Caution: The What, Why, & When of Neuromonitoring in Surgery
Between Season 4 and 5, we’re going to be throwing back to some exciting interviews from Season 1! What is that tech doing over in the corner of the...
Sterile Processing 101: Sterilization Methods Explained – Steam, Low-Temp, & IUSS
In this week’s episode, we take a practical look at the science behind sterilization with Bobby Parker from Beyond Clean. From steam cycles to low-temperature, this episode breaks down...