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This brochure explains what to expect from and how to prepare for surgery to insert cochlear implants.

This handout explains what to expect, how to prepare and how to plan for recovery after colectomy surgery, which is done to remove part of a damaged or diseased large intestine. It discusses both laparoscopic and open surgery.

This handout is a timeline to guide patients who are taking GoLytely to prepare for a colonoscopy. It tells what to do 7 days before, 5 days before, 1 day before, and on the day of the procedure.

This handout is a timeline to guide patients who are taking GoLytely to prepare for a colonoscopy. It tells what to do 7 days before, 5 days before, 1 day before, and on the day of the procedure.

This handout gives step-by-step instructions to follow before a colonoscopy when using Suprep solution.

This CareMap for patients and their caregivers shows the care plan that is expected before and after having colorectal surgery. The CareMap begins 6 days before surgery and gives recovery steps through discharge from the hospital and self-care at home.

This handout explains what a colposcopy is, what to expect during and after the procedure, and when to get help.

This handout lists ways breastfeeding mothers can ease the discomfort of breast engorgement after giving birth. Tips include applying warmth, massage, feeding the baby, compresses, pain relievers, and breast pumps. This document is a chapter in the workbook "Breastfeeding."

This handout answers common questions about nasal and sinus surgery, such as "When can I exercise?" "When can I shower?" and "When can I irrigate my nose or resume using my nasal spray?" It also covers pain control, bruising, and swelling after surgery.

This CareMap for patients and their caregivers shows the care plan that is expected before and after having complex hernia surgery. The CareMap begins before surgery and gives recovery steps through discharge from the hospital and self-care at home.

This handout explains complex percutaneous intervention (PCI) treatment of a heart artery. It includes how complex coronary disease is diagnosed and evaluated, and treatment options at University of Washington Medical Center.