“You can’t cover your back table!” or can you? 🤔

For years, many of us were taught that covering a back table was never allowed. But AST and AORN guidelines say otherwise, as long as it’s done correctly.

Join Melanie Perry and Chris Blevins as they kick off a brand-new season of First Case by busting this long-standing myth. They’ll dive into when covering a back table is appropriate, how to do it safely, and why understanding the why behind the practice matters for every surgical team.

Tune in to the Season 17 premiere now!

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Surgeons are often seen as unshakable figures in the OR, but behind the scalpel lies a human story of triumphs, challenges, and compassion.

In today's Articles on the Go, Lindsay Joyce, MSN, RN, CNOR, reviews Brain and Heart: The Triumphs and Struggles of a Pediatric Neurosurgeon by Dr. David Sandberg. From high-stakes neurosurgeries to medical mission trips, this memoir offers an inspiring look into the realities of pediatric surgery—and the humanity that drives it.

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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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Have you experienced bullying in your department? Whether you’ve witnessed it or experienced it personally, bullying is very common in nursing and in the operating room, unfortunately. Joining us today to talk about this all-too-common topic are Andrea Dyer, Training Manager, and Sarah Griffin, Perioperative Clinical Coordinator, for the Satellite Operating Rooms at Boston Children’s Hospital. In this discussion, we’ll define bullying, gaslighting, and microaggression. We’ll also discuss the effects of bullying on employees and on our patients. And finally, we’ll discover how we can communicate to each other and to hospital leadership if bullying is occurring within our department. Don’t miss this interview!

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