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As part of the Kidney Early Education Program (KEEP), this section in the KEEP Notebook covers the purpose and basic principles of two forms of peritoneal dialysis: continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) and continuous cycler peritoneal dialysis (CCPD).

As part of the Kidney Early Education Program (KEEP), this section in the KEEP Notebook covers the pros and cons of kidney transplantation and care aspects linked with kidney transplant.

As part of the Kidney Early Education Program (KEEP), this section in the KEEP Notebook covers the main options to supplement or replace failing kidney function, including their respective pros and cons, and dicussing treatment options with a health care provider.

As part of the Kidney Early Education Program (KEEP), this section in the KEEP Notebook covers how to protect kidneys and preserve function, keep blood pressure under control, prevent bladder infections, and checking with a health care provider about over-the-counter medications.

As part of the Kidney Early Education Program (KEEP), this section in the KEEP Notebook covers three nutrients that may need to be restricted (sodium, phosophorus, and potassium), and how diet restrictions can change. Several resources are listed.

As part of the Kidney Early Education Program (KEEP), this section in the KEEP Notebook covers obtaining information about financial resources, and knowing about insurance coverage and other resources.

This handout is for "designated visitors" to the Level II Neonatal Care Unit (NCU) at University of Washington Medical Center. Designated visitors are named by the baby's family. They visit the baby and receive updates about the baby's care when the parents are not able to be present. Designated visitors must sign a special consent form.

This handout explains how to keep a new baby safe, what physical symptoms are normal, and how to prevent falls and accidents. This document is a chapter in the workbook "Baby Care," authored by the Mother Baby Unit at University of Washington Medical Center.

This handout, called a CareMap, shows what a kidney transplant recipient may expect before, during, and after their hospital stay for transplant surgery.

This handout explains vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty, treatments to strengthen a broken backbone. It includes how the treatment works, how it is done, how to prepare for it, and what to expect during the treatment.

This handout explains how to prepare for, what to expect from, and how to plan for recovery from a laparoscopic assisted esophagectomy.

This handout, called a CareMap, is given to patients who are scheduled for a laparoscopic cyst fenestration of thermal ablation surgery. It gives instructions to follow before surgery day, and tells what to expect while you are in the hospital. It also includes basic self-care at home after surgery

This in-depth handout explains gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and how it is treated with laparoscopic fundoplication surgery. It also gives self-care guidelines to avoid problems after the surgery. It includes activity restrictions, dressing and skin care, showering instructions, dietary changes, medicine precautions, and when to call the doctor.

This handout explains a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, a surgery in which the gallbladder is removed using special instruments. It includes how to prepare, what to expect after the surgery, and when to call the doctor or nurse.

This handout, called a CareMap, shows what a patient may expect during their hospital stay when admitted to University of Washington Medical Center for laparoscopic gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy surgery. It covers what to do before surgery day, what to expect while in the hospital, preparing for discharge, and self-care for 2 weeks after surgery.

This handout explains the purpose of large bowel surgery, how it’s done, how to prepare for it, what to expect after it, and when to get help.

This brochure explains the services provided at the Late and Moderate Preterm Babies Follow-up Clinic, also called the LAMBs Clinic, at the Institute on Human Development and Disability in Seattle, WA.