Michael
First Case 33:35Comments Off on Silo-Free Surgery: Why Are We Talking About IFUs?
Every day, healthcare teams rely on IFUs to get the job done. But how often do we stop to think about how they actually come together? In this week’s...
January 16, 2026Michael
First Case 41:25Comments Off on Scope of Innovation: Single-Use Solutions for Surgical Success
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...
Michael
First Case 29:41Comments Off on Operation Collaboration: Radiology – Visualizing Surgical Success
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...
January 7, 2026Michael
First Case 12:07Comments Off on Cancelled Flight vs Cancelled Case
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...
Michael
First Case 32:11Comments Off on Operation Collaboration: Supply Chain – The Art and Science of Having What You Need
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...
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...
December 22, 2025Michael
First Case 31:18Comments Off on Thriving Through Uncertainty: Modern Approaches to Change Management
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...
December 3, 2025Michael
First Case 06:33Comments Off on Top 10: Gynecology
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...
Michael
First Case 32:57Comments Off on Blue Towels, Dirty Loupes, and… Perineal Fallout?!
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...
November 19, 2025Michael
First Case 02:52Comments Off on Thanksgiving Top 10
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...
Michael
First Case 32:40Comments Off on The Truth About Instrument Reprocessing Times
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...
Michael
First Case 32:21Comments Off on NPO After Midnight: Fact or Fiction?
We’ve all heard it: “Nothing to eat or drink after midnight.” But what if that long-standing rule isn’t the best thing for our patients? In this week’s episode of...
Michael
First Case 41:06Comments Off on Surgeons, Supplies, and the Myth of Unlimited Choice
Behind every product on the OR shelf is a story of collaboration, evaluation, and evidence-based decision-making, not just a surgeon’s request. This week we sit down with Joe Chua,...
Michael
First Case 24:31Comments Off on Who Do Scrubs Really Work Under? Busting A Common OR Myth
A long-standing myth in the operating room continues to circulate is that surgical technologists work under the license of the OR nurse. In this week’s episode of First Case,...
October 22, 2025Michael
First Case 08:41Comments Off on Battling Burnout in Nursing
In the high-stakes world of the operating room, precision, teamwork, and focus are essential, but so is taking care of ourselves. In this week’s article, Melanie Perry explores the...
Michael
First Case 31:12Comments Off on Shellfish Allergy Does Not Equal Betadine Allergy
🦐 Shellfish Allergy ≠ Iodine Allergy! 🧴 For decades, perioperative teams have avoided iodine-based prep solutions for patients with shellfish allergies, but what if that long-held precaution wasn’t necessary?...
October 17, 2025Michael
First Case 49:03Comments Off on Eye-Opening Solutions: Rethinking Ophthalmology Practices with ONE TRAY
In the fast-paced world of ophthalmology, efficiency shouldn’t come at the cost of best practice. The good news? There are proven solutions that eliminate risky practices while still keeping...
Silo-Free Surgery: Why Are We Talking About IFUs?
Every day, healthcare teams rely on IFUs to get the job done. But how often do we stop to think about how they actually come together? In this week’s...