August 7, 2026Michael
First Case 26:53Comments Off on The Right Fit: Protection That Goes Beyond the Glove
Every surgical procedure depends on a reliable barrier between clinicians and patients, but is every glove designed to deliver the same level of protection? On this week’s First Case...
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 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...
June 25, 2025Michael
First Case 04:26Comments Off on Infection Prevention: The Ultimate Play Call
In this week’s edition of Articles on the Go, Chris Blevins, CST, FAST, draws a creative parallel between the strategic world of football and the high-stakes environment of the...
June 20, 2025Michael
First Case 48:29Comments Off on Beyond the Tap: Why Water Quality Is Critical to Surgical Safety
When it comes to patient safety, we scrutinize every instrument—but how often do we scrutinize the water used to clean them? In today’s First Case Vendor SpotlightTM, we’re addressing...
Michael
First Case 38:36Comments Off on StreetClothes: The Motorcyclist
On this episode of our StreetClothes human-interest podcast series, we talk to a healthcare professional whose passion for two wheels brings freedom, focus, and a whole lot of fuel...
June 11, 2025Michael
First Case 04:51Comments Off on Silent but Deadly: The Ever-Present Danger of Surgical Smoke
Surgical smoke isn’t just unpleasant—it’s dangerous. In our latest First Case: Articles on the Go episode, we shed light on the harmful particles released during common surgical procedures—and the...
Michael
First Case 46:12Comments Off on StreetClothes: The Bakers
On this episode of our StreetClothes podcast series, we talk to two healthcare professionals who find comfort, creativity, and a little pinch of calm in the art of baking....
May 28, 2025Michael
First Case 04:11Comments Off on Waiting for the Prep to Dry: Why Dry Times Matter
Surgical fires remain a serious—yet preventable—risk in the operating room. One critical safety measure? Adhering to the recommended dry times for alcohol-based prep solutions. In this episode of First...
The Right Fit: Protection That Goes Beyond the Glove
Every surgical procedure depends on a reliable barrier between clinicians and patients, but is every glove designed to deliver the same level of protection? On this week’s First Case...