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This handout explains the procedure of having an abscess drained, including risks, benefits, and alternatives.

This handout is for patients at the Center for Reconstructive Surgery at University of Washington Medical Center. It explains how to care for your incision after surgery.

This handout describes various infant CPR, first aid, and safety classes offered in the Seattle area. It includes costs, locations, and website links.

This brochure describes the Infant Development Follow-up Clinic and how the clinic can help children who are at risk for developmental problems. The clinic is part of the Center on Human Development and Disability at the University of Washington.

This handout gives security measures and safety guidelines used at UW Medicine to keep new mothers and their babies safe. It includes information about baby safety classes. This document is a chapter in the birth book "Pregnancy and Giving Birth."

This handout for Plastic Surgery patients at Harborview Medical Center explains the signs of infection to watch for and gives phone numbers to call if needed.

This chapter of the Heart Transplant Manual describes the infections that are common in transplant patients. Included are viral, herpes simplex (HSV), varicella zoster, cytomegalovirus, Epstein-Barr virus, fungal, protozoan, and other common infections such as cold and flu.

This handout explains a procedure called inferiof petrosal sinus sampling (IPSS). This procedure checks for a pituitary hormone in the group of veins on both sides of the head. The results of IPSS will tell your doctor if you have Cushing's disease (a pituitary tumor).

This handout explains what an inferior vena cava filter is and what to expect when you have one placed or removed. It includes instructions to follow before and after the procedure.

This handout is for patients of the Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Clinic at Harborview Medical Center. It explains what to expect at a clinic visit, how diagnosis is done, who is on the clinic care team, and more.

This handout describes influenza and its symptoms. It also explains how this disease can be spread and offers steps to prevent others from getting it.

This booklet provides information about rights and responsibilities of patients, families, and close companions. Documents related to health care choices, such as durable power of attorney and advance directives, are described.

This handout gives instructions for mixing and using colistin, an antibiotic used to treat some bacterial lung infections. Colistin is taken as an inhaled solution through a nebulizer. Possible side effects are included. The clinician can check instructions for either 75 mg inhaled twice daily or 150 mg inhaled twice daily, depending on the patient's needs.

This handout describes 2 muscle disorders, spasticity and dystonia. It explains how botulinum toxin and neurolytic block injections are used to treat the symptoms.

This handout explains the Injury Prevention and Performance Program at the UW Medicine Sports Medicine Center at Husky Stadium. The program is for athletes who want to reduce their injury risk.

This handout for patients taking warfarin explains "bridging." This term refers to giving you a different blood-thinning medicine in the hospital when your warfarin therapy must be stopped.

These tools list key English terms and phrases used in the inpatient care setting, alongside a translation into non-English languages commonly used at UWMC. These terms and phrases assist with daily living, appointment information, and comfort items. A pain scale is included.

This brochure explains how to avoid getting insect bites and stings while traveling. It includes safety tips, information about insect repellents, and what insects can cause illness.

This worksheet is for patients who have diabetes. It provides fields to list insulin requirements based on blood sugar readings at times throughout the day. It may be filled out electronically, or printed and filled out by hand.

TRANSLATIONS NOTE: Non-English versions currently posted here are based on the 2015 version of this handout. New translations are underway, and will be posted as soon as they are completed. (8/7/20)

This handout explains what insulin is, the different types of insulin, how to store it, how to give an injection with an insulin pen, and other important information.

This handout explains what to do during different types of exams if you have an insulin pump or a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device. 

This handout explains what diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is and how patients who use an insulin pump are more at risk of DKA. It includes early warning signs of DKA, how to manage high blood glucose when wearing an insulin pump, what to do if you have ketones, and when to call for help.

This handout is a chapter from the Spine Care Companion. It provides information on insurance coverage for spinal fusion, including why some insurance companies may be hesitant to authorize the procedure.

This handout explains health insurance coverage for surgery to treat lymphedema. Some insurers may see this new treatment to be experimental or not proven as effective. This handout tells what to do if your insurer denies coverage for this surgery.

This handout explains intermittent claudication, a symptom of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) or atherosclerosis in the arteries that carry blood to the legs. Included is information about causes, symptoms, treatment, and how walking and eating a healthy diet can improve the condition.