Episode Parent: First Case

Even the best systems have moments when things go wrong. What matters most is how we respond. In the Season 19 finale of Sterile Processing…

How much thought do we really give to packaging… until something goes wrong? In today’s interview, we explore the often-overlooked world of storage, shelf life,…

How do you know the tray you just opened is truly ready for your patient? In Episode 6 of Sterile Processing 101, we sit down…

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,…

How reliable is the tray you open every day? In today’s episode, we step into inspection and assembly where cleaned instruments are tested, examined, and…

What really happens after your case cart leaves the OR? To find out, we’re diving into decontam to discover the critical next step in the…

What happens to your instruments during the case matters more than you think. In this interview with Mike Matthews, we break down point-of-use treatment and…

Welcome to a new season of the First Case podcast – Sterile Processing 101! We’re kicking off the season with a conversation that sets the…

General surgery is where many perioperative nurses begin their OR journey. It’s one of the most diverse and foundational specialties in the operating room, touching…

Organ procurement and transplant surgeries are among the most unique and emotionally powerful cases the OR team may encounter. And while they may not happen…