First Case Podcast

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

🦐 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?...

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...

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...

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...