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This handout describes a barium enema or lower GI (gastrointestinal) exam, which is done to see the inside of the colon. Included are how to prepare for the exam, how the exam works, how the exam is performed, what to expect, and how to get the exam results.

This handout, written for parents of babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), explains the basics of caring for a new baby at home.

This handout gives information about vasectomy, a minor surgery that results in sterilization. It describes how the procedure is done and explains what to expect afterward.

This handout explains bathing with chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) for patients at University of Washington Medical Center. Bathing may be done using cloths or soap, and helps protect the patient against infection. CHG is most often used to prepare a patient's skin for surgery, to clean the skin when central line dressings are changed, and in daily showers and baths for infection control.

This handout lists resources and vendors for special bathroom equipment in the Puget Sound area. Photos of some types of equipment are included.

This handout gives basic information about how to prepare for surgery at UWMC, and what needs to be done afterward. It contains blanks and check boxes to be filled out as the patient and nurse go over the information together. Sections include handouts to read, arrival time and location, medicines to stop taking, diet before surgery, what to bring to the hospital, and specific instructions to follow after surgery.

This handout for liver transplant patients explains how transplant recipients are chosen, the MELD score, and making the most of your time while waiting for liver transplant surgery. This document is also a chapter in "Your Liver Transplant Guide: At University of Washington Medical Center," which is available from Materials Management #UH1915.

This handout explains how parents of NICU babies can become strong advocates for their hospitalized child.

This handout for pregnant women explains why it is important to keep arms and legs strong while on bed rest. It includes precautions for safety.

This handout gives instructions for pregnant women who have been put on either modified or strict bed rest. Included are sections on childbirth classes, sexual relations during the pregnancy, the partner's needs, and what activities are restricted.

This handout gives important instructions to follow before and after facial plastic surgery. It includes safety precautions and instructions for incision care, cold compresses, nasal irrigation and other self-care at home after surgery.

This handout is for patients who are scheduled for a procedure at the Sports Medicine Center at Harborview Medical Center. It provides a checklist for providers to indicate which instructions the patient should follow, both before and after their procedure.

This handout explains how to prepare and what to expect after penile prosthetic surgery. This surgery is done to correct sexual dysfunction or impotence.

This handout explains how to prepare for and what to expect after artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) or male urethral sling surgery at University of Washington Medical Center. These surgeries are done to treat male urinary incontinence (bladder leaks).

This handout is for patients who are scheduled for a procedure in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab at University of Washington Medical Center. It explains how to prepare the groin area before the procedure.

This handout explains how to prepare when having cystectomy surgery at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Washington.

This handout explains how to prepare for a liver biopsy at Harborview Hepatitis and Liver Clinic.

This handout describes how to prepare for a procedure called Rezum, which is used to treat an enlarged prostate gland. It explains prescriptions that are needed, what to do on procedure day, and what happens after you arrive at the clinic.

This handout is for patients to read before they sign a consent form to have a treadmill exercise test at the Heart Institute at UWMC - Northwest campus.

This handout is for patients at University of Washington Medical Center. It explains how to prepare for a water deprivation test.

This handout is a chapter in the Spine Care Companion, and gives instructions for starting a strengthening program to increase muscle strength after spinal procedures.

This handbook is for patients at the Behavioral Health Learning Center at UWMC Northwest. It provides information about the center, treatment structure and schedule, staff, expectations, and patient rights. It includes details about what to expect during your stay, resources for financial support, and information about care after hospital discharge. 

This handout is for new mothers at University of Washington Medical Center whose baby needs extra care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This document is part of the workbook "Your Care After Giving Birth."

This handout for kidney/pancreas transplant patients provides a review of the steps in the referral process. This document is also a chapter in "Your Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Guide," which is available from Materials Management #171915.

This handout provides instructions for use of a belly bag -- a disposable urinary collection bag.