Happy Holidays!

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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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Happy Holidays! As we celebrate the season, we're giving you a special bonus episode of First Case featuring Phyllis Quinlan, RN, President and CEO of MFW Consultants. In this timely conversation, Phyllis shares powerful insights on navigating persistent uncertainty, reframing "change" as growth and evolution, and leading teams with empathy, clarity, and solidarity during unprecedented times.

As we close out the year and look ahead to what's next, this episode offers practical wisdom for leaders and perioperative professionals facing ongoing change without losing sight of their mission or purpose.

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Orthopedics is one of the busiest, and most equipment-intensive, service lines in health care. In this First Case Articles on the Go episode, Lindsay Joyce and Melanie Perry break down the Top 10 (plus one) foundational things every perioperative professional should know about working in orthopedic surgery. From nerve blocks and imaging to implants, positioning, labs, and dressings, this episode focuses on the universal essentials that set teams up for safe, efficient, and successful orthopedic cases.

🎧 Listen in for practical insights that help make orthopedics feel more manageable and a lot less intimidating.

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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 ever wondered just what the Infection Preventionist (IP) was doing when they came into your Operating Room? Well, you're not alone! In this season premiere of Season 9, we speak to Jill Holdsworth, Manager of Infection Prevention at Emory University Hospital Midtown. In this episode, we're going to learn about the role of the IP in the hospital, what they're looking for when they come into the OR, and discover how we can build relationships with our IPs and improve collaboration between our departments. Tune in now!

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While we wait for Season 18, here's a throwback to Season 8!

How do our body language, our situational awareness, and our ability to listen play into our ability to communicate? Find out in today's interview with Kristy Wheeler, RN and OR Nurse Leader! Listening is a critical component of communication, and we can't communicate effectively if we can't listen. Developing good listening skills is important for everyone in our department, from frontline staff to leadership. We'll learn tips for active listening, the importance of body language, and how listening helps improve relationships within our department and our patient care, so tune in and listen up!

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Gynecology surgery presents unique challenges that require preparation, precision, and strong clinical awareness. In this new First Case: Articles on the Go episode, Lindsay Joyce, MSN, RN, CNOR, shares 10 essential insights every perioperative professional should know before stepping into a GYN case, from preventing nerve injuries and ensuring privacy to managing equipment and verifying complex specimens.

If you support gynecology procedures or lead teams who do, this quick, practical rundown is worth your time.

Here's what you need to know to set your team and your patient up for success!

Season 17 has come to an end, but while we wait for Season 18, here's a throwback to Season 8!

What should I include on my resume? What questions should I be asking? Discover the answer to these questions and more in today's interview with Krista Whiting, VP of healthcare recruitment at Parkwood International. As an experienced healthcare recruiter, Krista offers her years of insight to us as she helps us understand how to succeed during an interview. We're going to learn how to communicate about ourselves during an interview and how to properly advocate for ourselves. Plus, Krista will share helpful tips for writing resumes and asking questions during the interview. Don't miss this episode!

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In our season finale of First Case, we unpack two OR practices that many of us have seen (or done!), from adjusting surgical loupes with blue towels to the truly legendary myth of "perineal fallout."

This episode blends humor, history, and evidence-based practice as we talk about why some habits stick, how outdated ideas persist, and what it means to stay lifelong learners in the perioperative space.

If you're ready for a few laughs, a few gasps, and a lot of "lightbulb moments," join us for the wrap-up of a season dedicated to challenging old ideas and improving how we care for patients.

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