---
title: 'Covering Back Tables: Myths, Risks, & Best Practices'
type: 'episode'
url: 'https://doc.social/episodes/covering-back-tables-myths-risks-best-practices'
show: 'First Case'
show_url: 'https://doc.social/podcasts/first-case'
published: '2025-10-06'
audio: 'https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/firstcase/FC_Ep17_1.mp3'
---

# Covering Back Tables: Myths, Risks, & Best Practices

With Chris Blevins & Melanie Perry

## Summary

“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 busting this long-standing myth. They’ll dive into when covering a back table is appropriate, how to do it safely, and why understanding the why behind the practice matters for every surgical team.

Tune in to the Season 17 premiere now!

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