Search Results

This handout explains the changes being made to the standard blood transfusion guidelines for inpatients at the Fred Hutch Cancer Center and University of Washington Medical Center. It provides information on red blood cells (RBC's), Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, and the indication and thresholds for blood transfusion. The material is meant to be a supplement to the discussions you will have with your treatment team.

This handout explains regional anesthesia, a numbing medicine you may receive before surgery to keep you from feeling pain. It tells what to expect, benefits and risks, and common side effects.

This handout explains the most common flap donor sites that are used at University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC) to reconstruct after surgical removal of skin, fat, muscle, or skeletal support.

This "Rehab and Beyond" manual was written by patients and staff who are serving as Advisors on the Rehabilitation Services Patient and Family Advisory Council at UWMC. It describes the Rehab Unit, the care team, and what to expect during the hospital stay. It also lists many resources to access after leaving the hospital. These resources can help with hiring caregivers, transportation and recreation options, personal relationships, and more. The manual includes these chapters, which are also listed as individual handouts on Health Online: "Entry to UWMC," "About the Rehab Unit," "UWMC Services and Facilities," "Your Care Team," "Your Plan of Care and Setting Goals," "Support," "Financial Concerns," "Care After Discharge," "Managing Caregivers," "Self-care," "Eating to Heal," "Safety Concerns," "Follow-up," and "Helpful Resources."

This "Rehab and Beyond" manual was written by patients and staff who are serving as Advisors on the Rehabilitation Services Patient and Family Advisory Council at UWMC. It describes the Rehab Unit, the care team, and what to expect during the hospital stay. It also lists many resources to access after leaving the hospital. These resources can help with hiring caregivers, transportation and recreation options, personal relationships, and more. The manual includes these chapters, which are also listed as individual handouts on Health Online: "Entry to UWMC", "About the Rehab Unit," "UWMC Services and Facilities," "Your Care Team," "Your Plan of Care and Setting Goals," "Support," "Financial Concerns," "Care After Discharge," "Managing Caregivers," "Self-Care," "Eating to Heal," "Safety Concerns," "Follow-up," and "Helpful Resources."

This handout is a chapter in the Spine Care Companion and includes images and written instructions for rehabilitation after cervical spine procedures. It includes instructions for body mechanics, range of motion, and a walking program. This handout also includes guidance for proper sitting, standing, and sleeping postures and helpful tips for recovery.

This handout is a chapter in the Spine Care Companion and includes images and written instructions for rehabilitation after thoracic and lumbar spine procedures at UW Medicine. It includes instructions for body mechanics, range of motion, and a walking program. This handout also includes guidance for proper sitting, standing, and sleeping postures and helpful tips for recovery.

This handout includes images and written instructions for rehabilitation after cervical spine procedures. It includes instructions for body mechanics, range of motion, and a walking program. This handout also includes guidance for proper sitting, standing, and sleeping postures and helpful tips for recovery.

This handout gives an overview of the Rehabilitation Neuropsychology Screening Services for patients at Alvord Brain Tumor Center. This service helps patients learn about their thinking skills (cognition) to help them and their care team develop ways to maximize their quality of life.

This handout describes a renogram, a nuclear medicine exam that is used to study the kidneys. It includes how to prepare for the exam, how the exam works, how the exam is done, what to expect, and how to get the exam results.

Cancer diagnosis and treatment can affect every part of your life. There are many complicated tasks and emotions to think about as you move from treatment into survivorship. However, you do not need to navigate these things alone. This handout includes many support resources that are available to you and your caregiver.