First Case Podcast

“A purpose-built, offsite facility to service multiple medical centers can help to save healthcare institutions money, as opposed to building or expanding on-premises facilities.” In today’s episode, Bryan shares...

It’s time to Huddle Up – and get ready for the Season 13 Premier of First Case! This season is dedicated to covering all those safety topics you might...

Surgical smoke is the dangerous byproduct of the energy-generating devices used in surgical procedures. During laparoscopic cases, surgical smoke must be removed to maintain field of vision and to...

“Centralization requires a team with the right combination of expertise and experience to advance the process with speed, accuracy, and efficiency.” In today’s episode, Bryan shares how to identify...

How often have you been asked to apply abdominal pressure during a colonoscopy? This practice isn’t just tough on the team—it also poses serious risks to both the staff...

As health systems move to reprocess at a centralized location, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲-𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. There are also considerations for logistics that impact the typical...

In this 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 of First Case, we sit down with Connie Hall, Endoscopy Supervisor at the University of Missouri, to learn more about colonoscopies and to uncover...

As health systems strive to improve quality and value for their communities, they may face the dueling conflict of meeting individual surgeon needs while supporting system goals for standardization...

How long does it take for a health system to plan and prepare for surgical instrument centralization? What steps can be taken to ensure a successful outcome? Find out...

Have you ever considered the impact that your choice of surgical gloves can have on your day-to-day work and hand health? In this new First Case Vendor SpotlightTM, Dr....

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟮-𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗢𝗻-𝗧𝗵𝗲-𝗚𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀! In this weekly series we’re learning from industry expert Bryan Stuart, CCSVP, National Director of Sterile Supply Solutions at Aesculap. Bryan...

With the Covid pandemic still fresh in our minds, we can all remember the daily struggle for supplies. But it doesn’t take a pandemic to empty our supplies. In...

Do you know where your Downtime Forms are located? Do you know how recently they were updated? Joining us today to discuss Cyber Attacks and the importance of having...

It’s our final installment of our Expert Series On-The-Go series with Asset Recovery Expert Ashley Jackson! We’re wrapping up the series with a final look at lifecycle management and...

Who keeps everything running smoothly at your facility when a disaster occurs? Find out on today’s episode of First Case as we sit down with Josh Brackett, System Regulatory...

How can perioperative clinicians and supply chain work together to optimize supply consumption and documentation to support enhanced patient care? Find out in today’s Vendor Spotlight™ featuring Jen Nichols,...