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This handout, called a CareMap, shows what a patient may expect when scheduled for Cesarean deliery at University of Washington Medical Center. It summarizes how to get ready for the surgery, what to expect on the day of surgery and during the hospital stay, and self-care after discharge.

This handout is a section in the "Congenital Heart Conditions" notebook. Useful for all patients, it gives step-by-step instructions on how and when to take one's own blood pressure, as well as how to record the reading.

This handout explains the chest X-ray exam, which is done to assess the lungs, heart, and chest wall. It includes how the exam works, how to prepare for it, what to expect, and how to get the results.

This handout explains the common responses that children of different ages have to serious illness and death. Typical developmental stages are given for birth to age 3, ages 4 to 7, ages 8 to 12, and ages 13 to 18.

This handout gives a schedule of the healthcare visits that are advised for new babies during their first year of life. It includes advice on how to find a primary care provider for your child and lists clinics in the greater Seattle area that offer pediatric care.

This handout explains the steps to take when choosing or renewing a health insurance plan. Taking these steps will help make sure your expected healthcare needs will be met, and that you can continue to receive your care at a UW Medicine facility.

This handout explains how to choose protein supplements after bariatric surgery. It includes guidelines for finding shakes or powders that taste good and meet your nutrition goals.

This handout explains chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), an inflammation in the nose and sinus cavities that lasts at least 3 months. It include what causes CRS, how it is diagnosed, and how it is treated.

This handout explains chronic total occlusion (CTO) of a coronary artery. It includes how CTO is diagnosed and assessed, and treatment options at University of Washington Medical Center.

This handout explains the 14 steps to follow to clean and disinfect urinary drainage bags for reuse.