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This handout gives instructions to follow for women who are scheduled for a DaVinci robotic hysterectomy at University of Washington Medical Center. It lists steps to follow from 2 weeks before until the surgery appointment. It also explains what to expect after surgery, including activity restrictions, managing pain, eating and drinking, bowel and bladder problems, incision care, and when to call the doctor.

This section of the Guide to Your Weight Loss Surgery explains what to expect on the day of your surgery.

This handout describes what to expect on the day of a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) at University of Washington Medical Center. TAVR is used to treat aortic stenosis. Sections in the handout include "At the Hospital," "About Your Procedure," "After Your TAVR," and "Your Health Care Team."

This handout explains Washington state's Death with Dignity Act, which was passed by voters of Washington state in November 2008. The act allows adults with a terminal illness to request lethal doses of medicine from qualified medical providers.

This handout explains the different types of deceased kidney donors. This document is also a chapter in "Your Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Guide," which is available from Materials Management #171915.

This handout describes how to prepare for and what to expect from deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery, during which a pulse generator (neurostimulator) is implanted in the brain. Included are instructions for self-care after surgery, as well as information about the first programming visit, follow-up testing, safety warnings, risks and side effects, and what to avoid, such as exposure to certain electrical equipment and screening devices.

This handout describes how to prepare for and what to expect from deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery, during which a pulse generator (neurostimulator) and deep brain lead are implanted in the brain. Included are instructions for self-care after surgery, as well as information about the first programming visit, follow-up testing, safety warnings, risks and side effects, and what to avoid, such as exposure to certain electrical equipment and screening devices.

This handout explains how a defecography exam works, how it is done, how to prepare for it, what to expect during the exam, and how to get your results.

This handout explains a defecography test, which is an X-ray study of the bowels and how the rectum empties. It includes why this test is needed, how to prepare, what to expect, and the insurance code for the test.

This handout provides instructions to follow if experiencing a delayed reaction after receiving contrast through a vein during an imaging study.

This handout explains delirium, its symptoms, causes, and treatments, and what family and friends can do to help their loved one while in the intensive care unit (ICU).

This brochure explains how travelers to tropical and subtropical areas can protect themselves from illnesses carried by mosquitoes. Included are symptoms and other information about dengue fever and chikungunya fever.

A DSSEP (dermatomal somatosensory evoked potential) is a test that measures how fast and how well electrical impulses travel from the arms or legs to the brain and how the brain responds. This handout describes the test and explains how to prepare.

This handout explains desensitization, and how it is used at Harborview Medical Center to help burn and graft patients. Desensitization uses gentle pressure on the skin to teach the nervous system to accept mild touch again after the skin has been damaged.

This handout for patients with diabetes gives tips to help prevent foot problems.

This manual contains information to help pregnant women manage their diabetes for the best health of themselves and their baby. Included are sections on nutrition, hypoglycemia, blood glucose monitoring, oral diabetes medicines, insulin, sick-day guidelines, glucagon use, delivery options, breastfeeding, as well as phone numbers for clinic staff.

This handout gives a basic overview of diabetes management including diet, counting carbohydrates, exercise, weight loss, and monitoring of blood sugar level.

This handout explains diabetes insipidus, how it is diagnosed, and treatment options.

This handout explains how carbohydrates (starch, sugar, fiber), proteins, and fats affect blood glucose. It includes guidelines for measuring carbohydrates (carbs), and recommended servings. It also gives helpful tips for planning healthy meals.

This handout offers basic facts about diabetes mellitus, including what controls blood glucose level, what causes blood sugar to rise out of control, the main types (type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, secondary diabetes and gestational diabetes), who is at risk, how to lower the risk, and what can happen if diabetes is not controlled.

This handout is an order form for diabetes supplies to have at home. It includes check boxes for a clinician to specify diagnosis, pharmacy order, and supplies needed.

This handout reviews information patients with diabetes received during their hospital stay at University of Washington Medical Center. It includes sections on testing blood sugar, what to do if blood sugar is too low or too high (hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia), answers to common questions, and meal and snack ideas. (Keywords: teachback, teach back, teach-back)

This handout explains diagnostic facet nerve block, a test to find out if the patient's facet joint is causing their pain. Includes an explanation of the procedure, how to prepare, instructions for medicines, site care, activities, side effects, filling out a pain diary, and follow-up care.

This handout explains diagnostic nerve block, a test to find out if a certain nerve is causing pain. Includes an explanation of the procedure, how to prepare, what results to expect, instructions for medicines, site care, activities, side effects, filling out a pain diary, and follow-up care.

This handout is section 4 of the "Congenital Heart Conditions" notebook. It contains basic information about these diagnostic tests done at UWMC: electrocardiogram (EKG), echocardiogram, Holter monitor, event monitor, stress testing, pulmonary diagnostics, computed tomography (CT) scan, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), cardiac catheterization, and electrophysiology (EP) study.