---
title: 'Infection Prevention: The Ultimate Play Call'
type: 'episode'
url: 'https://doc.social/episodes/infection-prevention-the-ultimate-play-call'
show: 'First Case'
show_url: 'https://doc.social/podcasts/first-case'
published: '2025-06-25'
audio: 'https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/firstcase/FC067_-_Infection_Prevention_The_Ultimate_Play_Call.mp3'
---

# Infection Prevention: The Ultimate Play Call

by Chris Blevins, CST, FAST

## Summary

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 operating room. Just like a zone defense on the field, infection prevention in surgery relies on teamwork, precision, communication, and adaptability. From the offensive line to the surgical team, every player has a critical role in preventing complications and protecting the “end zone” — patient safety.

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Articles On-the-Go presents perioperative insights from written articles in a creative, easy to listen, audio format. Think audio book, meets busy Operating Room professional!

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