Michael
First Case 46:02Comments Off on Silo-Free Surgery: Say It, Don’t Delay It: Speaking Up to Prevent Surgical Site Infections
When something doesn’t look right in the OR, do you have the confidence to speak up? In this episode of “Silo-Free Surgery,” Garrett Hollembeak sits down with certified surgical...
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
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,...
Silo-Free Surgery: Say It, Don’t Delay It: Speaking Up to Prevent Surgical Site Infections
When something doesn’t look right in the OR, do you have the confidence to speak up? In this episode of “Silo-Free Surgery,” Garrett Hollembeak sits down with certified surgical...