Michael
First Case 46:10Comments Off on Sterile Processing 101: Sterilization Methods Explained – Steam, Low-Temp, & IUSS
In this week’s episode, we take a practical look at the science behind sterilization with Bobby Parker from Beyond Clean. From steam cycles to low-temperature, this episode breaks down...
Michael
First Case 37:37Comments Off on Beyond the Cut: Improving Outcomes Through Inclusive Care
In this week’s episode of First Case, we sit down with JD Buchert, Director of Workforce Safety at Parkland Health in Dallas, TX, to discuss the unique challenges transgender...
Michael
First Case 44:19Comments Off on StreetClothes: The Doula
On this episode 4 of the StreetClothes podcast, we talk to Lindsay Brown, a Minnesota clinician who has a passion project unlike any other! Not only does she know...
Michael
First Case 43:19Comments Off on Beyond the Cut: Cultivating Cultural Competence
Delivering truly patient-centered care requires cultural awareness and sensitivity. In this week’s episode of First Case, Charlie Lin, Nurse Practitioner and First Assist at Stanford Children’s Pediatric Otolaryngology, shares...
Michael
First Case 40:03Comments Off on Beyond the Cut: Through the Eyes of the Patient
In this week’s episode, we’re changing our focus, and seeing the operating room through the eyes of the patient. Becca Kinney—a former sterile processing technician, medical sales representative, and...
Michael
First Case 42:19Comments Off on StreetClothes: The Chicken Tenders
On this episode 3 of our brand new StreetClothes human-interest podcast series, we talk to two healthcare professionals who have a passion project that’s far from fowl play! Not...
April 16, 2025Michael
First Case 04:23Comments Off on Intentionality in Surgical Technology Instruction
In this week’s article, we’re diving into the power of purposeful teaching with “Intentionality in Surgical Technology Instruction” originally written by First Case co-host Chris Blevins, CST, FAST. From...
Michael
First Case 37:11Comments Off on Beyond the Cut: The Hidden Influence of Implicit Bias
Implicit bias – it’s unconscious, it’s uncomfortable, and it affects patient care more than we may realize. In this powerful episode, we sit down with Darlene Murdock, Staff Nurse...
April 11, 2025Michael
First Case 44:54Comments Off on Optimizing OR Workflows: The Power of Standardization and Custom Kitting
What happens when you combine collaboration, efficiency, and standardization in the OR with strategic relationships and data-driven decision-making? You have a success story of operational transformation! Join us in...
Michael
First Case 32:30Comments Off on Beyond the Cut: Recognizing & Respecting Patient Diversity
Welcome to the Season 15 premiere of First Case! We’re kicking off this season with guest JD Buchert, and diving into the importance of understanding our patients beyond their...
Michael
First Case 50:29Comments Off on StreetClothes: The Guitarist
On this episode 2 of the StreetClothes podcast, we talk to a well-known voice in the medical device space about bending strings and making his guitar “talk.” If you’re...
Michael
First Case 51:29Comments Off on StreetClothes: The Personal Chef
On this episode 1 of our brand new, human-interest “StreetClothes” podcast series, we talk to a clinician who moonlights as a personal chef in between his travel assignments. Don’t...
April 2, 2025Michael
First Case 06:14Comments Off on Get Ready for AORN Expo 2025!
The AORN Expo is not just another conference—it’s an immersive, high-energy event packed with education, networking, and hands-on learning opportunities! As thousands of perioperative professionals prepare to gather in...
March 10, 2025Michael
First Case 33:49Comments Off on The Dirty Truth About Stethoscopes: An Overlooked Infection Risk
Ever think about how clean your stethoscope really is? 🤔 On this special release episode of First Case, we’re teaming up with Transmission Control to tackle a hidden but...
March 3, 2025Michael
First Case 24:37Comments Off on Perioperative Nursing Around the World: OR Nursing in the US Navy
Season 14 is a wrap! And while we wait for Season 15, we’re bringing you an audio version of an interview we did with Stella Yau during Perioperative Nurses...
Michael
First Case 39:33Comments Off on But, Why? Privileges, Credentials, & Why They Matter
🚨 SEASON 14 FINALE! 🚨 What happens before a surgeon steps into the OR? How do we know they’re actually qualified to perform a procedure? 🤔 In the Season...
Sterile Processing 101: Sterilization Methods Explained – Steam, Low-Temp, & IUSS
In this week’s episode, we take a practical look at the science behind sterilization with Bobby Parker from Beyond Clean. From steam cycles to low-temperature, this episode breaks down...