September 28, 2026Michael
First Case 42:14Comments Off on Special Episode Release – Evidence Over Expense – What Really Matters When Evaluating UV Technology
A new season of First Case is on the way! In the meantime, we’re featuring a few episodes from our friends at Beyond Clean and Power Supply. Tune in...
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...
January 16, 2026Michael
FC Vendor Spotlight 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...
Special Episode Release – Evidence Over Expense – What Really Matters When Evaluating UV Technology
A new season of First Case is on the way! In the meantime, we’re featuring a few episodes from our friends at Beyond Clean and Power Supply. Tune in...