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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, OR Nurse and Value Analysis Professional from Dallas, Texas, to unpack the complex process of how surgical products make it from idea to implementation. Together, we’ll…

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, we’re setting the record straight. Tune in as we speak with Angel Pickett, Surgical Technology Program Director at Connecticut State Community College, Gateway Campus. Together, we’ll…

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 signs of burnout, its impact on patient safety, and shares practical steps every nurse can take to protect their mental health and preserve their passion for…

🦐 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 this week’s episode of First Case, we’re talking with Laila Bailey, Service Leader for Pediatrics and Urology at Inova Fairfax Hospital, about the myth linking…

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 her cardiac specialty, and the unexpected lessons that came with it. From scrubbing a gallbladder case to circulating a robotic procedure, Lindsey reminds us that staying…

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 by Garret Hollenbeak, System Infection Preventionist at Bon Secours Mercy Health and Editor-in-Chief of our sister podcast, Transmission Control. Together, we dig into the science behind…

“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 guidelines say otherwise, as long as it’s done correctly. Join Melanie Perry and Chris Blevins as they kick off a brand-new season of First Case by…

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, Lindsay Joyce, MSN, RN, CNOR, reviews Brain and Heart: The Triumphs and Struggles of a Pediatric Neurosurgeon by Dr. David Sandberg. From high-stakes neurosurgeries to medical…

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 she’s sharing her story, along with five critical tornado preparedness tips every OR team should know. —– Articles On-the-Go presents perioperative insights from written articles in…