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This handout gives instructions to follow after surgery that includes placement of an intrathecal catheter and pump. An intrathecal pump is a medical device used to deliver very small quantities of medications directly to the spinal fluid.

This document contains the entire contents of the manual "Your kidney/pancreas transplant guide: At University of Washington Medical Center." Individual chapters are also available on Health Online by title.

This handout gives special care instructions for parents of babies who were born between 34 weeks and 36 weeks, 6 days.

This document is the cover, welcome page, and table of contents for "Your Liver Transplant Guide: At University of Washington Medical Center." Chapters include Becoming a Candidate; Your Liver Transplant Team; Your Health Assessment, Labs, and Tests; Financial Planning; Social Work Services; Nutrition; Liver Transplant Surgery; Medicines; Care After You Leave the Hospital; and Resources.

This handout is for family and loved ones of patients who are at risk for falling. It explains what hospital staff are doing and what family can do to lower their loved one’s risk for falling.

This handout explains what to expect when you meet with your surgeon to talk about lymphedema or LYMPHA surgery.

This handout gives steps to follow when taking metformin to treat your diabetes.

This handout gives instructions to follow after surgery to implant a neurostimulator. Included are when to call the Center for Pain Relief, activity restrictions, dressing care, medicine instructions, and a place to enter date and time for the follow-up visit.

This handout explains a new baby's plan of care while in the hospital. It also provides important guidelines to follow after taking your baby home. This document is a chapter in the workbook "Baby Care," authored by the Mother Baby Unit at University of Washington Medical Center.

This handout provides lined pages for heart transplant patients to take notes related to their transplant process, or to write down their questions that they want to remember to ask the transplant team.

This handout explains how to wear and operate Optune, a portable medical device. It is used to help treat a type of brain tumor called a glioblastoma.

This handout is for patients who have had an oral maxillofacial procedure. It includes instructions for care at home after surgery, including hygiene, using elastics, mouth rinses, sinus precautions, using a syringe for feeding and medications, and more.

This handout is for patients at Harborview Medical Center who are being discharged from the hospital. It explains what to expect at your follow-up visits at the Orthopedic Clinic.

This handout is for patients at Harborview Medical Center who are being discharged from the hospital. It explains what to expect at your follow-up visits at the Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Clinic.

This handout explains what pap test results mean. Follow-up care is also discussed.

This handout explains how to take care of a peritoneal catheter. It also covers follow-up care and when to call your doctor.

This handout about domestic violence offers questions to women to help them think about their home situation. It also provides tips and resources for staying safe. This document is a chapter in the birth book "Pregnancy and Giving Birth."

This document is part of the "Rehab and Beyond" manual. It covers the steps involved in a plan of care, tips on setting goals, being a partner in planning, and changes as part of life.

This handout explains early growth and development of pre-born infants, higher risks of multiple pregnancy, and concerns about preterm birth. It offers advice about choosing a care provider and hospital and describes UWMC's Prematurity Prevention Program.

This handout explains why prenatal care is important and how often to see the doctor while pregnant. It includes what to expect during a visit, and how the clinic staff can help. This document is a chapter in the birth book "Pregnancy and Giving Birth."

This handout gives the protein content of various foods and supplements.

This handout explains what to expect during your radiation treatments at UW Medical Center. It tells what to expect during the consult and treatment planning visits, and gives a list of care team members and how they will work with you. It includes side effects and who to call with any questions or concerns.

This handout explains safety concerns for women who are in the hospital to give birth. It covers how to prevent falls, infection control, visitor access, and the role of Public Safety Officers. This document is part of the workbook "Your Care After Giving Birth."

This handout provides a checklist for the self-care tasks for patients receiving radiation therapy. It includes sections on oral care, skin care, nutrition and hydration, nausea, medicines, and constipation. This document is included in the appendix of the manual "Your Guide to Head and Neck Radiation Therapy."

This handout for Plastic Surgery patients at Harborview Medical Center explains how to take care of the Mepilex dressing on your skin graft donor site.