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Tiny But Mighty: The Safe Care and Handling of Micro Instruments May 29, 2023

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Between Season 7 & 8, we're rereleasing some of our most popular episodes from seasons past! Enjoy!

It's very hard to tell that a micro instrument is damaged, until it's seen underneath a microscope – then the damage is immediately obvious. Micro instruments require special care and handling to protect them and to prevent damage. On today's episode, we're talking all things micro with Terry Harrell, Director of Sales at Synovis Micro Companies Alliance. Tune in as Terry shares what the OR needs to know about micro instruments, how OR and SPD staff should handle them, and what happens when they get damaged.

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#OperatingRoom #Surgery #MicroInstruments #ORNurse #Surgeon #SurgicalTechnologist #Perioperative

Pulling Back the Curtain: Uncovering the Privacy Curtain Standard of Care May 26, 2023

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How many times do you handle privacy curtains during a regular shift? In surgical services, we often have privacy curtains in our preoperative and postoperative areas. How often do we touch the curtain, and then touch the patient? Do you know what contaminants have been found on privacy curtains? In today's First Case Vendor SpotlightTM with Karen Goelst, CEO & Founder of KleenEdge, we're going to discover the realities of privacy curtain management and find out how privacy curtains can contribute to hospital acquired infections. We'll also learn how KleedEdge is automating privacy curtain compliance and improving patient and staff safety.

KleenEdge offers multiple no-ladder solutions with one curtain per track which translates into reduced labor and a significant reduction in curtain costs. They ensure compliance with their Scan and Go Protocol software offering both periodic and Isolation room exchanges along with automated reminders and alerts. KleenEdge is committed to improving the environment offering 100% recyclable products to drive sustainability initiatives and goals.

Learn more about KleenEdge by visiting www.kleenedge.com and follow them on LinkedIn and Facebook!

#operatingroom #perioperative #privacycurtains #vendorspotlight #surgerystartshere #ornurse #perioperativenurse #HAI

Stress in the Operating Room May 24, 2023

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This week's episode of the First Case "Articles On-The-Go" series is written by Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM. In this article, Melanie offers 5 tips for handling stress in the Operating Room.

"The operating room environment will always have associated stress, it's just the nature of what we do. But that doesn't give us the right to treat our coworkers poorly, just because we're stressed. Take care of yourself, physically and mentally, so that you're better prepared to handle the stress when it inevitably comes along."

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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!

#FirstCase #Podcast #OperatingRoom #Surgery #ArticlesOnTheGo #stress #mentalhealth

Making it Count: Using Technology to Prevent Retained Surgical Items May 22, 2023

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"1, 2, 3, 4…. We're missing a sponge…Let's count again." Does this conversation sound familiar? Manual surgical counts are a standard procedure for every surgical case, but studies show that incidences of retained surgical items (RSIs) continue to occur even when the count has been reported as correct. In this final interview of Season 7, we tackle the topic of surgical counts and adjunct technology with Hannah Elmblad, Director of Customer Excellence at Stryker. In this interview we'll talk about the prevalence of RSIs, discuss the AORN Guidelines, and find out the benefits of adding technology to your counting process. Don't miss this interview!

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#OperatingRoom #Surgery #Perioperative #CapitalEquipment #Education #SurgicalCounts #RetainedSurgicalItems #RSI

Streamline the Process: Partnering with Distributors to Purchase Capital Equipment May 15, 2023

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When you buy Capital Equipment, do you purchase through the manufacturer, or do you use a distributor? What are the benefits to purchasing through a distributor? Joining us today to discuss the role of the Capital Equipment Distributor is Jonathan Murphy, Regional Account Executive at Didage and Surgical Power. In this interview, we'll learn about purchasing new vs refurbished equipment, how distributors can reduce headaches in the purchasing process, and how they can help you source the equipment that you need. Join us for this engaging discussion!

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#OperatingRoom #Surgery #Perioperative #CapitalEquipment #Education #Equipment

To All of the Moms Working in Healthcare May 14, 2023

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This week's episode of the First Case "Articles On-The-Go" series is written by Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM. In this special Mother's Day release, Melanie takes a minute to recognize the hardworking moms who are making a difference in healthcare.

"...but regardless of the job that we do, what doesn't change is that we're all still moms. Moms trying to work full-time, part time, or PRN to support our families while still juggling all of the schedules, responsibilities, and challenges that come with having a family."

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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!

#FirstCase #Podcast #OperatingRoom #Surgery #ArticlesOnTheGo #mothersday #moms

Designed with Purpose: Understanding the Design and Function of OR Tables May 08, 2023

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How much do you know about your OR tables? Do you ever put much thought into the design and function of this vital piece of OR equipment? In today's episode of the First Case podcast, we're talking all things OR tables with Brian Grant, Product Manager Commercial Operations at Getinge. We're going to talk about table design, patient and staff considerations when using OR tables, and safety. You'll definitely learn something new in this eye-opening interview!

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#OperatingRoom #Surgery #Perioperative #ORTable #Education #Safety #Equipment

Let There Be Light: Shining the Spotlight on Operating Room Lighting May 01, 2023

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How much thought do you give to that switch you flip every morning when you walk into your OR? The lights come on, and we start our day, right? After listening to this interview with Trey Whitehurst, Founder & CEO of CH Whitehurst Solutions, LLC., you'll see there's more to the lights than just flipping a switch. How did we get the OR lighting that we have today? What types of light are in our ORs? What issues can we experience with lighting? We're going to talk about all of these questions and more in today's interview. Don't miss it!

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#OperatingRoom #Surgery #Perioperative #Lights #SurgicalLights #Education #Safety #Equipment

Creating A Buzz: Discovering the Power of Electrosurgical Units Apr 24, 2023

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How much do you know about your electrosurgery unit (ESU), or 'the Bovie'? Were you taught anything more about it than just how to turn it on and apply the dispersive pad? In today's interview with Michelle Lemmons, Field Sales Training Program Manager at Steris, we're learning all about this essential piece of surgical equipment! How does the ESU work? How can we protect our patients and prevent burns? And what about surgical smoke? We're going to tackle all of these questions and more on this episode of First Case!

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#OperatingRoom #Surgery #Perioperative #Cautery #Electrosurgery #Education #Safety #Equipment

Educating the Team: Empowering OR Staff to Use Equipment Safely Apr 17, 2023

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OR Educators are crucial to our success in the Operating Room. One of their many roles is to ensure that we use equipment safely, protecting ourselves and protecting our patients. In this week's interview with OR Educator Amanda Heitman, BSN, RN, CNOR, we go behind the scenes to learn how an OR Educator empowers frontline staff to safely use the equipment in the OR. What training do they provide? What resources are available? What could go wrong and how do we troubleshoot? We'll look at all of these questions and more in today's interview. Tune in now!

#OperatingRoom #Surgery #Perioperative #OREducator #Education #Safety #Equipment

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