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A Proper Time-Out is Always Best Practice Jul 12, 2021

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This week's episode of the First Case "Articles On-The-Go" series is written by, Melanie Perry, RN, BSN, CNOR co-host of the First Case podcast and founder of The Circulating Life where she discusses the real life importance of OR Time-Outs: "That realization hung heavy in the room. Everyone recognized the gravity of the situation and the seriousness of the error that had just been avoided. The circulator was nauseous from the thought of what could have happened, but the entire team breathed a collective sigh of relief as they quickly broke down the drapes and pulled new ones. ...." Tune in to hear why this topic isn't one that you can afford to ignore!

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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!

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Proceed with Caution: The What, Why, & When of Neuromonitoring in Surgery Jul 05, 2021

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Between Season 4 and 5, we're going to be throwing back to some exciting interviews from Season 1! What is that tech doing over in the corner of the Operating Room on their computer? If you've ever wondered just what was going on, then you're not alone. We work alongside neuromonitoring techs in many different cases, but may of us don't know exactly what it is that they're doing throughout the procedure. On this week's episode of First Case, we explore the interesting world of neuromonitoring with Jake Kidd, COO at The Phoenix. Listen in as he explains what neuromonitoring is, what training is required for the technicians, and the important role that neuromonitoring plays in surgical procedures. Ready to learn? Let's get going! Love our show? Download the First Case mobile app on: 📲 Apple users: https://zcu.io/gExL Android users: https://zcu.io/j7Kx Or you can subscribe to the podcast through: 💻 Apple Podcasts - https://zcu.io/qnVu iHeart Radio - https://zcu.io/5qkg Spotify - https://zcu.io/JkqK Stitcher - https://zcu.io/j76G #FirstCase #Podcast #Surgery #ORNurse #Neuromonitoring #SurgicalTechnologist #Education #Networking

10 Things I Learned in the Operating Room Jun 28, 2021

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This week's episode of the First Case "Articles On-The-Go" series is written by, Melanie Perry, RN, BSN, CNOR co-host of the First Case podcast and founder of The Circulating Life where she shares the 10 things she learned about real life in the Operating Room: "There was activity everywhere! It was this kind of controlled chaos that everyone was used to and everyone needed to get everything done so that the surgery could happen – all while Classic Rock played on Pandora in the background..." Tune in to hear about the blood, organs, and other OR-related bodily functions that accompany real life in surgery! ;)

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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

When the OR Gets In Your Bones: The Passion & Purpose of Vendor Representatives Jun 21, 2021

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A scrub nurse once said, "Give me a good rep, and I can scrub anything" -- describing the vital role that medical device reps play in the Operating Room. On this week's episode of the First Case podcast, we sit down with Christine Hoene, an experienced orthopedic representative passionate about her role in the OR. Reps who know their instruments and implants are a valuable resource to staff and surgeons, and their preparedness helps cases run more smoothly. Tune in to find out how these reps stay motivated, and the 3 things every rep should do to be successful!

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The Fear of Change Jun 14, 2021

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This week's episode of the First Case "Articles On-The-Go" series is written by, Paul Wafer, BS, MBA, RN co-host of the First Case podcast and founder of Alpha Consulting Group, Inc. where he shares the struggle and fear we all have with change in the Operating Room: "We have a tendency to become complacent when something has been done the same way for a long time. Even though the environment in healthcare is changing rapidly, it can be difficult to realize how we must modify our practice to meet the challenge. One of the best ways to confront and overcome fear is to be willing to take a fresh look at the data and information available to you on the particular topic. ..."

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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

Open Minds on Laparoscopic Cases: Is Current Practice Best Practice? Jun 07, 2021

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Between Seasons 4 and 5, we're going to be throwing back to some exciting interviews from Season 1! When you do a laparoscopic case, do you have all of the open instruments available on your back table? Do you spend precious time counting your open and laparoscopic instruments prior to every case? Is this practice still necessary? Find out what the experts think as we interview Marilyn Burns, RN, BS, CNOR, principal of MMBG Consulting and Director Portfolio Advisor-Surgical Services at Premier Inc. We're going to address all of these questions, discuss the pros and cons of laparoscopic surgery, and dive into current practices on this week's episode of First Case! Enjoy the show and let us know your thoughts in the comments section below...

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Why Every OR Will Need a Robot (Eventually) & What You Need to Know Before You Purchase May 31, 2021

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This week's episode of the First Case "Articles On-The-Go" series is written by, Paul Wafer, BS, MBA, RN founder of Alpha Consulting Group, Inc. and Joahn Ginsberg, MBA where they tackle the topic of robotic conversions in your OR: "Ultimately, when making a purchase or an upgrade make sure you have done a thorough cost analysis of your current program, include your surgeon's case commitment, and leverage the company for training and marketing resources. Working alongside the company, armed with your own strategy and demands, can make for a seamless and successful technology upgrade..."

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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

Tune Out or Time Out: Our Last Chance to Get Surgery Right May 24, 2021

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"Everyone please stop all activity for the time out." How many times do you hear this sentence every single day? Do you actually stop? Do you actively participate in the time out? On this week's episode of the First Case podcast, we sat down with OR Circulator Brenna Page, MSN, RN, CNOR, CNAMB to discuss this fundamental of patient safety in the OR. The time out is our last chance to confirm that everything we are doing for our patient is what we're supposed to be doing. Join us as we discuss what a proper timeout should look like, our experiences with the timeout process, and find out the key element needed for every successful timeout. Love our show? You can subscribe on: Apple Podcasts - https://zcu.io/qnVu iHeart Radio - https://zcu.io/5qkg Spotify - https://zcu.io/JkqK Stitcher - https://zcu.io/j76G #FirstCase #Podcast #OperatingRoom #OR #TimeOut #Education #BestPractice #Surgical

Effective Management of Consignment Inventory May 17, 2021

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This week's episode of the First Case "Articles On-The-Go" series is written by, Paul Wafer, BS, MBA, RN where he discusses the ins and outs of effective consignment inventory management: "One of the most expensive mistakes that an OR team can make is to mismanage this high dollar consignment inventory. In order to ensure that your hospital does not have to pay for product it did not use, here are a few critical steps that you should consider....."

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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

Two Sides of the Same Heart: What the OR & Cath Lab Have In Common May 10, 2021

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Between Seasons 4 and 5, we're going to be throwing back to some exciting interviews from Season 1! What do the OR and the Cath Lab have in common? Should Perioperative Leadership have oversight of the Cath Lab? Do we train Cath Lab nurses and techs the same as OR staff? We'll tackle all of these questions and many more on today's episode of First Case, where we speak with Katie Roy, RN, MSN, CNOR, an experienced senior nurse leader of Perioperative Services and Cardiac and Interventional Vascular Labs in Arizona, California, and Hawaii. Hear how she uses her experience as an OR nurse to bring best practice to the Cath Lab and find out how following surgical standards is improving patient care in this setting. Love our show? You can subscribe on: Apple Podcasts - https://zcu.io/qnVu iHeart Radio - https://zcu.io/5qkg Spotify - https://zcu.io/JkqK Stitcher - https://zcu.io/j76G

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