First Case Podcast

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...

“You can’t cover your back table!” or can you? 🤔 For years, many of us were taught that covering a back table was never allowed. But AST and AORN...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Are you preparing for the CST exam or supporting someone who is? This week, we’re joined by Michelle Payne, President of the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical...

On this episode of StreetClothes, we speak with a clinician with a passion for serving up something smooth, stirred, and served straight up with a twist. From experimenting with...

Surgery shouldn’t be a gateway to opioid addiction. In this First Case Articles on the Go episode, we explore how regional anesthesia and nerve blocks are transforming pain management,...

Learning how to scrub isn’t as simple as just watching a few cases and picking it up as you go—at least, not if we’re committed to keeping our patients...