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This handout gives instructions to follow at home after your surgery. It includes what activities are safe to do, problems to look out for, and instructions on how to call your care team if you have any problems.  

This handout lists guidelines for people with diabetes to follow when using alcohol. It also lists medical conditions that require avoiding alcohol consumption. A chart listing grams of carbohydrates for different types of alcohol is included.

This handout describes aldesleukin, a drug that is used to treat kidney cancer and melanoma (skin cancer) that have metastasized (spread to other parts of the body). It includes what to do about side effects, what to avoid during treatment, and when to call for help.

This handout explains the AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill, a special exercise machine at the UW Medicine Sports Medicine Center at Husky Stadium.

This CareMap for patients and their caregivers shows the care plan that is expected after having transcatheter aortic valve replacement surgery with alternate access sites. The CareMap begins on the day of surgery (Day 0) and gives recovery steps through Day 5, when most patients are discharged from the hospital. (TAVR, aortic stenosis)

This document contains two  handouts included in the Alvord Brain Tumor Center new patient packet: "My Treatment Team" and "My Personal Journey."

Patients may ride in an ambulance when they come to or leave UW Medical Center (UWMC). This handout explains when the patient or their insurance must pay the ambulance fees, and when the fees are covered by the hospital. 

This one-page handout is a table showing the different antibiotics recommended by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons for patients who have total joint replacement surgery. This handout can be given directly to a patient's health care provider before having a procedure that may bring bacteria into their bloodstream. Procedures listed include dental, ophthalmic (eyes), orthopaedic, vascular, esophageal, gastroduodenal, biliary tract, colorectal, head and neck, obstetric, gynecological, and genitourinary.

This handout is for patients who will receive amifostine before their radiation treatments.

This handout describes the amniocentesis test including how it is done, what happens during the test, how to prepare, what happens after the test, and timing for receiving results.

This handout, called a CareMap, shows what a patient may expect when admitted to Harborview Medical Center for amputation of the leg above or through the knee. It includes what to do to get ready for surgery, and what to expect starting the day before surgery through 1 to 4 days after surgery.

This handout, called a CareMap, shows what a patient may expect when admitted to Harborview Medical Center for amputation of the leg below the knee. It includes what to do to get ready for surgery, and what to expect starting the day before surgery through 1 to 4 days after surgery.

This handout explains what an infant autopsy is and why it is important. It covers what is examined, how long it takes, and the options for obtaining and learning more about the results. Last, it explains why forms need to be filled out, and who pays, if there are any charges.

This handout explains general anesthesia, a medicine given for some radiology procedures and exams that might be uncomfortable or cause stress. It explains what to expect, how to prepare, and what to do after having general anesthesia.

This handout explains aneurysm clipping, a surgery that is done to keep a weak artery from bursting. It includes how to prepare for the surgery, what to expect afterward, and self-care at home.

This handout explains aneurysm coiling and stent assisted coiling, procedures that are done to keep a weak artery from bursting. It includes how to prepare for the surgery, what to expect afterward, and self-care at home.

This handout explains what a central venous catheter is and what to expect when you have one. Detailed instructions are included for preparing for the procedure, and self-care at home afterward.

This handout is for pregnant patients who are on modified bedrest. This handout includes information on what antepartum (pre-birth) exercises are for, how often they should be done, and how to do the exercises safely. This handout is to be used with instruction from a physical therapist (PT) who will provide additional instructions for specific exercises.

This handout is a chapter in the manual "Managing Your Heart Condition." It describes the anti-platelet medicines that are prescribed to patients who have had an intervention to treat a serious type of heart attack called a STEMI (ST-elevated myocardial infarction). It includes drug precautions and instructions on when to call your provider.

This handout explains why patients who have had a joint replacement must take preventive antibiotics for dental work and procedures that involve the respiratory, digestive, or urinary tract. Included is a list of procedures that are a high risk for introducing bacteria into the bloodstream.

This handout is a section of the Congenital Heart Conditions notebook. It is written for patients who are on anticoagulation medicines (blood thinners). It tells what to keep in mind and when to call the Anticoagulation Clinic.

This handout explains possible symptoms of withdrawal in infants of mothers who take antidepressants during pregnancy. It includes tips on how to help your baby during this time.

This handout explains medicines patients receive after a stent or percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) to help keep blood clots from forming.

This handout describes aortic stenosis, a form of heart valve disease that affects the aortic valve. It also explains signs and symptoms, the tests that are used to diagnose the disease, and what the treatment options are.

This document is for patients who are having aortic surgery at University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake. These drawings of the aorta show what your aorta and heart valve will look like after your surgery. Diagrams include:

• Thoracic Aorta
• Ascending Hemiarch with AVR
• Zone 2 Arch
• Ascending Hemiarch
• Zone 2 Arch with Frozen Elephant Trunk
• Zone 2 Arch
• Bentall with Hemiarch, Bentall Procedure
• David V Procedure