First Case Podcast

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Top 10: Vascular Surgery Jul 12, 2023

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This week's episode of the First Case "Articles On-The-Go" series is written by Lindsey Joyce, MSN, RN, CNOR. In this article, Lindsey shares the Top 10 things you need to know if you're going to be working in Vascular Surgery.

"Vascular can seem like a scary specialty, but using these ten tips that I'm going to share with you today will help you prepare yourself for these cases with confidence."

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!

#FirstCase #Podcast #OperatingRoom #Surgery #ArticlesOnTheGo #Vascular #VascularSurgery #perioperative #ORNurse #ScrubTech #ScrubNurse

Breaking the Language Barrier: Effective Communication with Spanish-Speaking Patients Jul 10, 2023

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When you have a Spanish-speaking patient, do you know how to communicate with them? Can you ask them basic questions, or do you freeze up and hope you can find someone who speaks Spanish who can help you out? In today's episode we're discussing the importance of communicating with Spanish-speaking patients with Meghan Codd, Spanish communication coach for healthcare providers and founder of Mi Vida Spanish. Meghan will be teaching us important phrases so that we can introduce ourselves and find out basic information. This is an episode packed with learning, so let's get to it!

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#operatingroom #surgery #communication #SpanishInHealthcare #perioperative #nurse

The Power of Communication: Unlocking Success in the Operating Room Jul 03, 2023

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What is the secret to happiness? The answer, according to Dr. Michael Redler, Orthopedic Surgeon at Connecticut Orthopedics, is great communication. Communicating effectively sets the tone for our whole day in the Operating Room. Do we have the supplies needed for a case? Did the right grafts or implants get brought in? Was everyone in the room treated with respect and recognized as a valuable contributor to the success of the case? Join us for this exciting start to Season 8 as Dr. Redler shares his insights and advice for great communication!

#operatingroom #surgery #communication #teamwork

Successfully Climbing the Leadership Ladder Jun 26, 2023

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In this Special Release before we kick off Season 8, tune in to this session from the 2022 OR Manager Conference to learn tips, insights and perspectives on successfully climbing the leadership ladder. The next conference is September 18-20, 2023 in Nashville, TN. Check out the agenda and register at www.ormanagerconference.com. Use code PODCAST and save!

#operatingroom #surgery #leadership #ormanager #perioperative #podcast

Fits Like A Glove: The Performance & Protection of Latex Free Gloves Jun 23, 2023

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Surgical gloves make it possible for us to safely operate on patients every single day. However, persistent exposure to latex gloves increases the risk of a latex reaction for patients and clinicians alike. In today's First Case Vendor SpotlightTM, we're speaking with Dr. Rosemary Sergakis, Global Medical Science Lead (US) at Cardinal Health about the exposure risks associated with latex surgical gloves and about the benefits of switching to latex-free surgical gloves. In this interview, we'll discover how Cardinal Health has supported hundreds of latex-free OR conversions, how they tailor the conversion specifically to each facility, and how converting to latex-free surgical gloves improves the safety of clinicians and patients.

As one of the pioneers in the latex-free movement in the OR, Cardinal Health's ProtexisTM Surgical Gloves are the market leader in polyisoprene surgical gloves. With a fit and feel similar to latex gloves, the ProtexisTM PI Surgical Glove is the most popular glove in the United States. You can learn more about Protexis synthetic polyisoprene and neoprene surgical gloves and discover how your facility can go latex-free by visiting cardinalhealth.com/surgicalgloves.

You can also contact Cardinal Health at 800.321.0591 and be sure to follow them on LinkedIn and Facebook!

#operatingoom #surgicalgloves #latexfree #perioperative #scrubtech #ornurse

*This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals.

Coach, Don't Boss: 5 Keys to Effective Wellbeing in the OR Jun 21, 2023

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This week's episode of the First Case "Articles On-The-Go" series is in partnership with OR Manager. In this interview with Mike Ellrich, healthcare portfolio manager and principal consultant with analytics and advisory company Gallup in Washington DC, learn 5 keys to effective well-being in the OR. Plus, learn why OR suites can benefit from a well-being program!

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!

#FirstCase #Podcast #OperatingRoom #Surgery #ArticlesOnTheGo #ORManager #wellbeing #nursing #nurse #ornurse

Touch and Go: Examining High-Touch Surfaces and Hospital-Acquired Infections Jun 19, 2023

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How many times do you touch the privacy curtains in the pre-op or PACU? How many times per day do you think those curtains get touched? Do you know how clean they are, or how often they get changed out? In today's conversation with Karen Goelst, Founder and CEO at KleenEdge, we're talking about high-touch surfaces, how they correlate to hospital acquired infections, and the downstream consequences of design. We'll also look at what techonologies can be leveraged to collect data to help improve our patient outcomes.

#operatingroom #surgery #hightouchsurfaces #recoveryroom

Let's Get Down to Business: Understanding the Role of Business Managers in Perioperative Success Jun 12, 2023

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The operating room isn't just a place where patients have surgery. It's also a business. And behind the scenes of that business is an OR Business Manager, working hard to maximize efficiencies and reimbursements. They understand how business data, contracts, and productivity are connected, and how that information translates into the operating room. Joining us in discussing this important role is Paul Rhodes, RN, Perioperative Consultant of Clinical and Business Operations at AuditMed.net. We'll take a look at how the surgical business functions, how OR business managers help optimize the operating room, and how their attention to the details can improve our productivity and efficiency.

#OperatingRoom #Surgery #BusinessManager #ORNurse #Surgeon #SurgicalTechnologist #Perioperative

Top 10: Orthopedic Surgery Jun 07, 2023

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This week's episode of the First Case "Articles On-The-Go" series is written by Lindsey Joyce, MSN, RN, CNOR, and Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM. In this article, Lindsey and Melanie share the Top 10 things you need to know if you're going to be working in Orthopedic Surgery.

"In today's Top 10, we're going to talk about Orthopedic Surgery, and go beyond the bones to talk about the items that are common to Orthopedics, regardless of the subspecialty."

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!

#FirstCase #Podcast #OperatingRoom #Surgery #ArticlesOnTheGo #Ortho #OrthopedicSurgery

Humanity + Technology: Coming Together to Optimize Patient Care Jun 05, 2023

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Does augmented intelligence (AI) have a place in the operating room? Can AI help deliver patient services and improve the delivery of healthcare? We're asking these questions and more on today's episode of First Case as we talk to Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, Member of the Board of Trustees of the American Medical Association. We'll discuss the challenges associated with using AI, the regulatory pathways including FDA regulations, and we'll discuss the questions that we as consumers should be asking before adopting new technologies. Stay tuned to learn more!

#OperatingRoom #Surgery #AugmentedIntelligence #VirtualReality #Anesthesia #CRNA #Technology #ORNurse #Surgeon #SurgicalTechnologist #Perioperative