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Disaster Preparation and Readiness Dec 14, 2022

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In this week's episode of the First Case "Articles On-The-Go" series, written by written by Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM, she shares critical insights on the importance of disaster preparation, training, and readiness for our healthcare facilities.

"And that is why preparation is key. Take the time to prepare for internal and external disasters before they occur. Run the fire drills, tornado drills, evacuation drills, and malignant hypothermia drills. Learn them when the stakes aren't high and the pressure is low, so that when the time comes, you can fall back on what you've already learned and you'll be able to successfully navigate whatever disaster you find yourself in."

---- 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!

#operatingroom #surgery #perioperative #AOTG #patientsafety #patient #training #healthcare

A Fresh Perspective: Seeing the OR Through the Eyes of a Patient Nov 30, 2022

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In this week's episode of the First Case "Articles On-The-Go" series, written by Brenna Page, MSN, RN, CNOR, CNAMB, she shares what it was like to be on the other side of the stretcher and the perspective that she gained as a recent surgical patient.

"I was recently a patient myself. I was already familiar with the facility, and the staff was made up of people that I work with, yet I was still nervous. I haven't had surgery in well over 10 years, but this experience provided me with the fresh perspective I needed to improve the care that I give to my own patients. I made a mental note of 11 different things, and I want to share them with you today. Hopefully they'll be a good reminder to you as well as you're caring for your patients."

---- 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!

#operatingroom #surgery #perioperative #AOTG #patientexperience #patient

Bridging the Gap: Connecting Infection Prevention, Information Technology, and the OR Nov 21, 2022

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We've wrapped up Season 11 and we're anxiously awaiting the launch of Season 12. While we wait, here's a throwback to Season 5!

As our operating rooms become more technologically advanced, how do our Infection Preventionists keep up? How does Infection Prevention (IP) keep in step with the technology, and ensure that we are disinfecting all of the different equipment properly? Find out the answers to all of these questions and more in our eye-opening interview with Brad Whitchurch, Founder, CEO, & Chairman at SealShield and host of the CleanTalk podcast. Discover the effects that new technology has on Infection Prevention, and what challenges product developers face when creating products for IP. Don't miss the educational interview!

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#operatingroom #surgery #IP #infectionprevention #IT #informationtechnology #podcast #perioperative

Proud to Be A Perioperative Nurse: Celebrating Perioperative Nurses Week! Nov 14, 2022

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Happy Perioperative Nurses' Week! We are celebrating the achievements and contributions of perioperative nurses this week as host Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM, sits down for a conversation with Brenna Page, MSN, RN, CNAMB, CNOR discussing all things perioperative. They'll talk about what it's like to be an OR nurse, discuss why they love OR nursing, share stories from their experiences, and discuss the future of perioperative nursing.

#operatingroom #surgery #podcast #PeriopProud #Perioperative #Nurse #ORNurse

Plugged In For Success: Understanding Video Integration in the OR Nov 07, 2022

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Where does this cord go? How can I get the monitor to work? Why is it not working already?? We've all been there, feeling the gaze of the surgeon as everyone in the room waits for us to hook up equipment, only to struggle with getting video connections to actually work. We're talking all things video integration today with Ryan Hager, Global Digital Marketing & Documentation Manager at FSN Medical Technologies. Tune in as Ryan breaks down the common headaches and pain points with video integration systems and listen as he shares valuable insight on the information that should be common knowledge, but often isn't. Improve your knowledge today!

#operatingroom #surgery #podcast #videointegration #videosystem #ORNurse #video

A New View on Revenue: Transforming Healthcare Systems Through Supply Chain Nov 04, 2022

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What do revenue models have to do with the profitability of your Operating Room? How is the changing landscape going to impact the bottom line of your hospitals today and into the future? From charge stickers on every item, to capitation rates and merit-based incentive pay, we're all experiencing a transformation in the payment structure of patient care even if we can't quite get our minds around it. In this First Case Vendor Spotlight™ interview, we dive into this hot topic in healthcare with Dan Pfister, President of United Pathways, Inc. Join us as we discuss the tension between delivering patient care within our current silos and hand-offs, and the new world of hospital finance that is coming for all of us. Tune in to find out how to prepare your OR team for the transformation that is coming, and learn about how you can play a part as change agent right where you are!

For more information, you can connect with Dan on LinkedIn or email him at dan.pfister@unitedpathways.com. You can also visit https://unitedpathways.com/ to learn more!

#operatingroom #supplychain #vendorspotlight #revenue #healthcare

My First Heart Surgery Nov 02, 2022

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In this week's episode of the First Case "Articles On-The-Go" series, written by Lindsey Joyce, MSN, RN, CNL, CNOR, she shares her experience scrubbing an open heart case for the very first time.

"Repetition is the key to mastering any surgical specialty. The major portions of a CABG that require precise knowledge of steps is cannulation (going on the heart/lung machine) and doing anastomosis. You better know those steps backwards, forwards and in your sleep or else things can go bad fast. Learning these was by far the hardest part of learning to scrub hearts..."

---- 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!

#operatingroom #surgery #perioperative #AOTG #heartsurgery #CVOR #openheart

Let's Talk! A Candid Chat with Co-Host Melanie Perry Oct 31, 2022

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Did the Operating Room seem just a little overwhelming during orientation? Did you rethink your decision to come to the OR after experiencing how different it was from other departments? In today's interview with First Case Co-Host Melanie Perry, find out how she would answer those questions, and learn why, as an experienced nurse, she decided to make the move to the Operating Room. Join us today for a candid conversation with Melanie, and get to know your co-host a little better!

#operatingroom #surgery #podcast #orientation #nurse

The Power of Precision Oct 28, 2022

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Surgeons need high-quality instruments that are dependable and guaranteed to work, every single time. But not all surgical instruments are created equal in terms of precision, durability, and quality. In today's First Case Vendor Spotlight, Dr. Mark Jewell, a recognized world leader in plastic surgery, shares his experiences using Stille instruments, which are exclusively distributed in the US by Synovis, MCA. Did you know that the vast majority of Stille instruments are handcrafted by their highly skilled instrument makers in Eskilstuna, west of Stockholm, Sweden? The instruments' journey from a rod of stainless steel to a finished instrument is a long one, involving multiple stages. Stille's unique method of crafting its instrument materials, and its usage of only the very highest-grade steels, give their instruments their unique feel and durability. Tune in as Dr. Jewell discusses Stille's light, well-balanced, precision workmanship and learn more about the benefits of using Stille Instruments, including how they improve clinical outcomes, in this exciting interview!

Stille makes a variety of high-quality instruments including supercut scissors, needle holders, forceps, ronguers, clamps, retractors, curettes, osteotomes, and micro instruments. To learn more, visit Stille's website at sales.us@stille.se. You can also visit their professional and experienced US Distributor, Synovis MCA, at www.synovismicro.com.

#operatingroom #surgery #instruments #precision #podcast #vendorspotlight #firstcase

What You Can't See: Uncovering the Dangers of Subglottic Drainage Oct 24, 2022

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In between Seasons 10 and 11, we're re-releasing 4 exciting episodes from Season 5!

Once our patients are intubated, what's going on inside their airway? Is it protected from drainage and secretions? On today's episode, we speak with anesthesiologist Dr. Benjamin Wang, MD, CMO and Founder of NeVap. We are going to learn about healthy airway design, how anesthetics and paralytics affect the airway, and how subglottic drainage can lead to pneumonia. We will also find out what lessons the ICU has to teach the OR. Tune in now!

#operatingroom #surgery #podcast #anesthesia #pneumonia #patientsafety #CRNA

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