Michael
First Case 44:05Comments Off on Silo-Free Surgery: PATOS Without the Panic: Understanding “Present at Time of Surgery” in SSI Surveillance
The OR sees one thing. Infection Prevention reports another. So who’s right? In this episode of “Silo-Free Surgery,” hosts Garrett Hollembeak and Trey Morrow are joined by infection prevention...
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...
October 15, 2025Michael
First Case 03:47Comments Off on Working Outside Your Service Line, The More You Know
When was the last time you stepped outside your service line? In this week’s Articles on the Go, Lindsey Joyce, MSN, RN, CNOR, shares her story of working outside...
Michael
First Case 27:47Comments Off on Room Temp Reality: Evidence, Guidelines, & Practice
Is a cold OR really better for patient infection prevention, or is it just another myth we’ve been holding onto for too long? In this week’s episode, we’re joined...
October 1, 2025Michael
First Case 04:13Comments Off on Discover A Surgeon’s Compassion Beyond the OR
Surgeons are often seen as unshakable figures in the OR, but behind the scalpel lies a human story of triumphs, challenges, and compassion. In today’s Articles on the Go,...
September 10, 2025Michael
First Case 10:16Comments Off on The Joplin Tornado: My Near Miss Experience
In 2011, an EF5 tornado ripped through Joplin, Missouri, destroying St. John’s Regional Medical Center and claiming 158 lives. Lindsey Joyce narrowly missed being there that day, and now...
August 27, 2025Michael
First Case 04:54Comments Off on The Hidden Cost of Calling
We’ve all heard it: “Nursing is a calling.” It sounds noble, but this romanticized language has a hidden price. It can normalize burnout, justify unsafe staffing, and excuse inadequate...
Michael
First Case 42:35Comments Off on How Do I… Engage Staff in Education?
It’s the Season 16 finale of First Case! We’re wrapping up the season with a conversation you don’t want to miss. We sit down with Matt Lowe, Clinical Programs...
Michael
First Case 50:42Comments Off on StreetClothes: The Surfer
On this episode of StreetClothes, we speak with a clinician with a passion for chasing waves and finding rhythm in the ocean’s tide. From early-morning paddles to the rush...
Michael
First Case 40:46Comments Off on How Do I… Understand the AORN Guidelines?
Behind every AORN Guideline is a team of experts, years of research, and a commitment to safe, evidence-based perioperative care. In this week’s interview, we sit down with Erin...
August 13, 2025Michael
First Case 03:57Comments Off on When Communication Isn’t A Game
Remember playing telephone as a kid? We always laughed with when the message got mixed up. But in the OR, miscommunication can change everything, and even lead to cancelled...
Michael
First Case 31:36Comments Off on How Do I… Study for the CNOR Exam?
Are you preparing for the CNOR exam, or helping others get ready? This week we’re joined by Wendy Zander, founder of Zander Perioperative Education, to share expert insight on...
Michael
First Case 44:29Comments Off on StreetClothes: The Hairdresser
On this episode of StreetClothes, we speak with a healthcare professional whose passion for style and connection comes to life behind the salon chair. From precision cuts to perfect...
Michael
First Case 35:30Comments Off on How Do I… Cope With Death in the OR?
Death a heavy topic, and one we don’t talk about nearly enough. In this episode, Lindsey Joyce, CVOR nurse and First Case content creator shares her firsthand experiences with...
Silo-Free Surgery: PATOS Without the Panic: Understanding “Present at Time of Surgery” in SSI Surveillance
The OR sees one thing. Infection Prevention reports another. So who’s right? In this episode of “Silo-Free Surgery,” hosts Garrett Hollembeak and Trey Morrow are joined by infection prevention...