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First Case Podcast

First Case Podcast
Patient Safety
Patient Care
Operating Room
Surgical Instrument Centralization
Infection Prevention
Nursing
Healthcare
Perioperative Nursing
Nursing Education
Sterile Processing
Surgical Care
Surgical Site Infections
Surgical Smoke
Surgical Procedures
Surgery
Supply Chain Management
Surgical Technology
AORN Guidelines
Communication
Disaster Preparedness

Clock in, scrub up, and join us behind the red line. We are First Case – an operating room podcast bringing you exciting interviews, engaging discussions, and innovative solutions that are changing the way patients receive surgical care. Each episode we talk to frontline staff, perioperative leadership, and nursing entrepreneurs from across the country as they share their stories, experience and e... more

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Latest Episodes

Season 20 launches on July 6th! In the meantime, please enjoy some of our favorite episodes from Season 10 of First Case.

"Are you ready for the Time Out?" How many times have you asked or heard that question? In the operating room we perform a Ti... more

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Season 20 launches on July 6th! In the meantime, please enjoy some of our favorite episodes from Season 10 of First Case.

What is so dangerous about surgical smoke? Is it really that bad? Find out all about the very real dangers of surgical smoke i... more

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Season 20 launches on July 6th! In the meantime, please enjoy some of our favorite episodes from Season 10 of First Case.

What is advocacy? How can we change practices within our facility and within our state? Joining us today to talk about all thi... more

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Season 20 launches on July 6th! In the meantime, please enjoy some of our favorite episodes from Season 10 of First Case.

How do our training programs teach us to advocate for ourselves and for our patients? In this season premiere of Season 10: Ad... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Blevins
Senior Department Chair of Surgical Technology
South College, Knoxville, Tennessee
Episode: Season 10 Rewind - Empowering Voices: Unleashing Advocacy in Surgical Training
Jen Parrott
Administrative Director at the Knoxville Orthopedic Surgery Center and former Sterile Processing Manager and former OR nurse
Knoxville Orthopedic Surgery Center
Episode: Sterile Processing 101: When Things Go Wrong
Malinda Elammari
CEO and Founder of Crown Point Consulting
Crown Point Consulting
Episode: Sterile Processing 101: Storage, Shelf Life, and Event-Related Sterility
Adam Okada
Clinical Education Specialist at Healthmark
Healthmark
Episode: Sterile Processing 101: Reading the Tray - Indicators, Tape, Filters, and What They Actually Mean
Kevin Anderson
Senior Manager of Commercial Education Services at Healthmark
Healthmark
Episode: Sterile Processing 101: Inspection & Assembly - The Art of Building a Reliable Tray
Julie Gorog
OR nurse and clinical education consultant for Advanced Sterilization Products
Advanced Sterilization Products
Episode: Sterile Processing 101: Decontam Deep Dive - What Happens After The Case Cart Leaves the Room
Jennifer Parrott
Administrative Director at the Knoxville Orthopaedic Surgery Center; former Sterile Processing Manager
Knoxville Orthopaedic Surgery Center
Episode: Sterile Processing 101: From Dirty to Sterile - The Instrument Reprocessing Lifecycle
Mike Matthews
Director of Customer Education, Agiliti
Agiliti
Episode: The Hidden World of Biofilm: Exploring the Dangers Lurking in our Instruments
Dr. Wava Truscott
Director of Regulatory Affairs and Clinical Education at Shield Technology, Inc.; President of Truscott MedSci Associates, LLC
Shield Technology, Inc.; Truscott MedSci Associates
Episode: Microbes in Motion: Understanding Pathogen Transfer & Environmental Contamination

Hosts

Melanie Perry
Host of First Case podcast and related shows
Justin Poole
Host of First Case podcast

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • Stop with the woke nonsense

    Came for clinically relevant information. Enough with the equity cultural nonsense. You’re making yourselves irrelevant.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jetz1
    United Statesa year ago
  • New to Surgical Tech World

    I’m seasoned as a person but new to the Surgical Tech world. I went to school to be a CST. I’ve been a tech for a year now. Im learning how to speak “surgery”. And this podcast has been SO HELPFUL! I’ve had an “ah-ha” moment with this “Advocacy” episode really put things into perspective for me. I wish Miss Chris was my teacher while I was in ST school. Thank you for all your episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Heygatelady
    United States2 years ago
  • New to Surgical Tech World

    I’m seasoned as a person but new to the Surgical Tech world. I went to school to be a CST. I’ve been a tech for a year now. Im learning how to speak “surgery”. And this podcast has been SO HELPFUL for me & eye opening. Thank you for all your episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Heygatelady
    United States3 years ago
  • Addition to this wonderful podcast

    I was introduced to this podcast and I’m enjoying it. I am a surgical technologist by trade for about 20 years and I’m glad someone is giving insights into our daily lives. I want to be part of this podcast to share my own perspective.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jamaiic
    United States4 years ago
  • Time out

    Great interview! If I ever have surgery I want Nurse Brenna in my OR! She sounds like she is on top of things! I hope that all OR personnel are as committed to this process as she is.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    egeiger!
    United States5 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners say episodes are highly relevant to surgical tech and SPD careers.
Shows are helpful for understanding real-world OR workflows and safety culture.
Guests bring deep expertise across sterilization, infection prevention, and device safety.

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Talking Points

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Sterile Processing 101: From Dirty to Sterile - The Instrument Reprocessing Lifecycle
Q: Walk us through the Sterile Processing life cycle from decontam to final packaging.
Jen explains that after decontam, instruments are inspected for grooves, teeth, and function, then packaged according to load weight limits and stored on racks until cooled and ready for transport back to the OR; throughout, adherence to IFUs, careful cleaning, and quality checks are critical to ensure sterility and prevent delays.
The Hidden World of Biofilm: Exploring the Dangers Lurking in our Instruments
Q: What practical steps can OR teams take to prevent biofilm formation at the point of use?
Remove as much blood and tissue as possible in the OR, use sterile water rather than saline for cleaning, and ensure robust point-of-use cleaning to prevent nutrients from feeding biofilms.
The Hidden World of Biofilm: Exploring the Dangers Lurking in our Instruments
Q: What exactly is a biofilm and why is it so problematic in the OR?
A biofilm is a structured community of bacteria enveloped in a protective matrix that adheres to surfaces like instruments; it makes bacteria highly resistant to antibiotics and allows them to shed viable cells during processing, increasing infection risk.
Microbes in Motion: Understanding Pathogen Transfer & Environmental Contamination
Q: Why is it unsafe to reuse syringes in anesthesia?
Reusing syringes can transfer viruses between patients; the practice remains a concern with significant documented risk, underscoring the need for single-use syringes for each patient.
Microbes in Motion: Understanding Pathogen Transfer & Environmental Contamination
Q: What are the most persistent pathogens to control in the OR?
Staphylococcus aureus, MRSA, Enterococcus, Pseudomonas, C. difficile, and certain viruses and fungi persist on surfaces and require targeted, organism-specific disinfectants and proper dwell times.

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What is First Case Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, hands-on show focused on the operating room ecosystem, spanning surgical technology education, Sterile Processing (SPD), infection prevention, and device safety. Episodes frequently feature frontline clinicians, SPD leaders, OR nurses, and healthcare-technology experts who translate complex workflows into actionable takeaways for patient safety, operating room efficiency, and compliance. Noteworthy elements include a strong emphasis on advocacy, cross-department collaboration, and real-world storytelling that highlights the human side of perioperative care. Listeners likely include OR staff, SPD teams, and perioperative leaders seeking practical guidance, best practices, and industry insights to improve daily outcomes in the OR... more

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2. Jen Parrott
3. Malinda Elammari
4. Adam Okada
5. Kevin Anderson
6. Julie Gorog
7. Jennifer Parrott
8. Mike Matthews

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