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It is important to prevent infection in patients, especially patients with weakened immune systems. This handout explains important food guidelines to follow that will help prevent infection. 

This handout explains what an inferior vena cava filter is and what to expect when you have one placed or removed. It includes instructions to follow before and after the procedure.

This handout describes 2 muscle disorders, spasticity and dystonia. It explains how botulinum toxin and neurolytic block injections are used to treat the symptoms.

This handout for patients taking warfarin explains "bridging." This term refers to giving you a different blood-thinning medicine in the hospital when your warfarin therapy must be stopped.

These tools list key English terms and phrases used in the inpatient care setting, alongside a translation into non-English languages commonly used at UWMC. These terms and phrases assist with daily living, appointment information, and comfort items. A pain scale is included.

The chance of complications (problems) related to Bravo Ph Capsule Study is very low. However, it is important to know what to watch for and how to get help if needed. 

This worksheet is for patients who have diabetes. It provides fields to list insulin requirements based on blood sugar readings at times throughout the day. It may be filled out electronically, or printed and filled out by hand.

TRANSLATIONS NOTE: Non-English versions currently posted here are based on the 2015 version of this handout. New translations are underway, and will be posted as soon as they are completed. (8/7/20)

This handout is a chapter from the Spine Care Companion. It provides information on insurance coverage for spinal fusion, including why some insurance companies may be hesitant to authorize the procedure.

This handout explains intermittent claudication, a symptom of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) or atherosclerosis in the arteries that carry blood to the legs. Included is information about causes, symptoms, treatment, and how walking and eating a healthy diet can improve the condition.

This handout is a section of the "Congenital Heart Conditions" notebook. It contains a listing of websites that may be helpful for heart patients and their loved ones. Headings include Heart Condition Resources, Special Needs Resources in Washington State, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Resources, and Career Counseling Resources.

This handout explains how to prepare for a carotid angiogram, a test that studies the inside of the carotid arteries. It includes how the exam works, how it is done, what to expect during the exam, and how to get the test results.

This handout explains what radiofrequency ablation is and what to expect when you have it done to treat solid tumors. It includes illustrations of a heat probe showing the wires going into a tumor.

This handout explains uterine fibroid embolization (UFE), which treats uterine fibroids with angiography instead of surgery. Included are how the procedure works, how to prepare, and what to expect, during and after a UFE.

This handout explains what Yttrium-90 (Y-90) radiotherapy is and what to expect when you have it done. This treatment for liver tumors uses tiny radioactive beads that are injected directly into the arteries that supply blood to the tumor. The handout includes detailed instructions to follow before and after the procedure.

This handout explains how chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation may affect a patient's sex life.