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This handout explains a prostatic artery embolization and what to expect during this procedure. 

This handout for parents of a premature baby explains important steps to take to help protect their baby from infection.

This handout explains how to protect your hands when you have hand dermatits, also known as hand eczema.

This handout explains how to help protect your joints when you have rheumatoid arthritis.

This handout explains proton pump inhibitors, medicines that decrease the amount of acid made in the stomach. These drugs are used to ease symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Included are how to take the medicine and possible side effects.

This handout describes psoriasis, a chronic inflammation that can affect the skin or the joints (psoriatic arthritis). Treatment options are discussed.

This handout explains the purpose of pulmonary angiography. It describes what you can expect before, during, and after treatment.

This handout explains how to find the Pulmonary Lung Function Lab at UW Medical Center - Northwest campus, in Seattle, Washington. It includes a map of the campus and parking information.

This handout gives basic information about pulmonary function tests, which may be done to help diagnose lung conditions or diseases such as asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, or pulmonary fibrosis. The handout includes specific instructions to follow before the test and symptoms to watch for after the test that require a call to the doctor.

This handout gives step-by-step instructions on how to do pursed lip breathing, one of the most effective ways to control shortness of breath. This type of exercise is a simple way to slow breathing pace, which makes each breath more efficient.

This handout explains what to expect and possible risks when having phototherapy (light treatments) with PUVA (psoralen plus UVA).

This handout gives steps to follow for qigong exercises to improve sleep and reduce anxiety, depression, and stress. Qigong (“chee-gong”) is an ancient Chinese mind-body practice that improves mental and physical health.

This handout explains how to do quad coughing, a way to help clear secretions from the airway. A helper is needed for this exercise.

This handout for patients getting ready to leave the hospital provides space for them to fill in answers to questions such as "How and when do I take my medicines?"; "What are my activity and diet restrictions?"; "When can I drive?"; "When do I see my doctor again, and what problems should I report?"; and "What numbers do I call if I have any questions?"

This brochure gives an overview of the steps patients need to take before and after kidney transplant. It explains referral, clinic visits, tests, wait time, getting the call for transplant surgery, and more.

This handout explains why University of Washington Medical Center is lowering noise levels throughout the hospital, and how the Intensive Care Units are keeping sounds at a minimum to help patients heal. Included are ways families and visitors can help, and what to expect during "Quiet Times," which are set up from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. to help ICU patients get better rest and sleep.

This handout explains how marijuana can impact your health and success as a transplant patient. It includes resources to help you quit.  
 

This handout explains how using tobacco can impact your health and success as a transplant patient. It includes resources to help you stop smoking.  
 

This handout explains what rabies is. It includes information about how travelers can protect themselves, and what to do after exposure to the virus.

This handout explains what angiography is, how it is done, and possible side effects.

This collection of recipes is designed for patients having radiation treatment for cancer. It includes recipe and diet suggestions to help keep up strength, rebuild tissue, protect against infection, and handle the side effects of treatment better. Sections include: Soups; Dips, Spreads, and Side Dishes; Easy Main Dishes; On the Sweeter Side (fruit treats, smoothies, and classic favorites); Special Solutions (for help with thick secretions, constipation, dry mouth, and taste changes); Protein Waters and Fruit Drinks; and Additives and Special Supplements (low-sugar, high-protein, high-calorie, and high fiber options).

Radiation therapy is often used to treat cancer and other medical conditions. This handout explains radiation therapy and what to expect before, during, and after treatment.

This handout describes the most common side effects from radiation to the abdomen. It includes guidelines for treating or coping with nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, stomach discomfort, difficulty with urination, and skin reactions.

This handout describes the most common side effects from radiation to the brain, what to do to treat or cope with them, and when to call the doctor or nurse. Side effects include skin reactions, hair loss, fatigue, nausea and vomiting, earaches, headaches and other neurological symptoms. A short section on taking steroid medicines to treat these symptoms is included.

This handout describes radiation treatment for breast cancer. It includes what to expect and how to handle side effects, physical changes, and emotional responses.