Michael
First Case 35:44Comments Off on Season 11 Rewind – Going Beyond Opioids: Discovering the Benefits of Music
A new season of First Case is coming soon! Until then, we’re bringing some Season 11 favorites back for another listen. Bob Marley once said, “One good thing about...
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...
Michael
First Case 37:13Comments Off on How Do I… Prepare for the CST Exam?
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...
Michael
First Case 42:11Comments Off on StreetClothes: The Mixologist
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...
July 23, 2025Michael
First Case 06:27Comments Off on Don’t Stop the Block: Transforming Pain Management with Regional Anesthesia
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,...
Michael
First Case 29:44Comments Off on How Do I… Learn to Scrub?
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...
Michael
First Case 39:27Comments Off on How Do I… Engage Surgeons & Improve Workflow?
We desperately want our ORs to be efficient. So do our surgeons. So why does it feel like productive engagement and communication is often easier said than done? As...
Michael
First Case 52:42Comments Off on StreetClothes: The Woodturner
On this episode of our StreetClothes human-interest podcast series, we talk to a healthcare professional who finds calm, clarity, and a spark of creativity behind the lathe. For him,...
July 11, 2025Michael
First Case, FC Vendor Spotlight 35:24Comments Off on Cover It & Keep Going: The Clear Solution for Smarter Perioperative Workflows
Staffing shortages and burnout have left many ORs struggling to stay efficient — but what if there was a simple solution that gave you time back while also protecting...
July 9, 2025Michael
First Case 05:07Comments Off on Flip Flops, Chaos, and Life-Saving Moments
In this week’s Article On-the-Go, Lindsey Joyce, MSN, RN, CNOR, shares a humorous glimpse into her experiences as a nurse on call in the CVOR. Known among her colleagues...
Michael
First Case 28:15Comments Off on How Do I… Learn in the OR
It’s here! Season 16 of the First Case podcast has officially dropped! We’re kicking off the season with a raw and relatable conversation all about the questions we don’t...
Michael
First Case 40:39Comments Off on StreetClothes: The Hiker
On this episode of StreetClothes, we talk to a healthcare professional who spends her time away from the hospital chasing trails and wide-open views. Whether she’s trekking solo through...
Season 11 Rewind – Going Beyond Opioids: Discovering the Benefits of Music
A new season of First Case is coming soon! Until then, we’re bringing some Season 11 favorites back for another listen. Bob Marley once said, “One good thing about...