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This handout is for patients participating in the Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Program. This handout is a welcome packet with overview of this program, how it works, and what to expect.

This handout answers questions about the Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Program at UW Telehealth Services.

This handout is for patients at UWMC - Northwest who receive a continuous interscalene nerve block for shoulder surgery. It explains how the nerve block works, what to expect after surgery, how to take care of the pump, and what to do if there are any problems.

This handout explains how an ON-Q* continuous nerve block catheter works. It tells what to expect when it is placed, self-care, side effects, how to remove the catheter, and when to call the clinic.

This handout explains how a continuous nerve block catheter works. It tells what to expect when it is placed, self-care, side effects, how to remove the catheter, and when to call the clinic.

This handout explains how your ambIT electronic infusion pmp helps manage pain after surgery using a continuous nerve block. It includes tips for using your pump safely at home, warning signs to watch for, and instructions for removing and returning your pump.

This handout explains what a contrast agent is, the amount of contrast that passes into breastmilk, potential risks, and recommendations if you are lactating (producing milk from your breasts) and will be receiving contrast.

Contrast extravasation can occur when a patient is given contrast (X-ray dye) for an MRI or CT scan. This handout explains what a contrast extravasation is and how it is treated.

This handout explains a contrast injection, used during imaging tests such as X-rays, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imagins (MRI). It includes potential risks.

This handout gives important information about what to do after having an allergic or hypersensitivity reaction to contrast, which is also called X-ray dye, CT dye, or MR contrast.

This handout explains how to handle anxiety and depression. These emotions are common responses to the stress of having treatment for cancer.

This handout explains how to handle anxiety and depression. These emotions are common responses to the stress of having treatment for cancer.

This handout is a section of the "Congenital Heart Conditions" notebook. It briefly explains information about the COVID-19 virus and vaccine. 

COVID-19 is a serious disease. The best way to stay safe is to avoid being exposed to the virus that causes the disease. This handout gives tips on how to protect yourself and others.

This handout explains how to be tested for the COVID-19 coronavirus at UW Medicine facilities.