Operation Collaboration: Radiology – Visualizing Surgical Success
Radiology is one of those departments that we rely on every single day in the OR, but don’t always stop to think about how much…
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Cancelled Flight vs Cancelled Case
What does a canceled flight have in common with a canceled surgical case? More than you might think. In today’s article, Lindsay Joyce, MSN, RN,…
Operation Collaboration: Supply Chain – The Art and Science of Having What You Need
We’re kicking off Season 18 of First Case with a topic that impacts every single case we run, but doesn’t always get the spotlight it…
Thriving Through Uncertainty: Modern Approaches to Change Management
Happy Holidays! As we celebrate the season, we’re giving you a special bonus episode of First Case featuring Phyllis Quinlan, RN, President and CEO of…
Blue Towels, Dirty Loupes, and… Perineal Fallout?!
In our season finale of First Case, we unpack two OR practices that many of us have seen (or done!), from adjusting surgical loupes with…
Thanksgiving Top 10
It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is next week! As we head into the holiday, it’s a good time to reflect on the many things…
The Truth About Instrument Reprocessing Times
This week on First Case, we’re joined by Bobby Parker from Beyond Clean to tackle a major perioperative myth: instrument reprocessing is quick and easy.…
NPO After Midnight: Fact or Fiction?
We’ve all heard it: “Nothing to eat or drink after midnight.” But what if that long-standing rule isn’t the best thing for our patients? In…
Surgeons, Supplies, and the Myth of Unlimited Choice
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…