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This handout explains what to expect and guidelines to follow after receiving sedation for a procedure. It gives basic instructions to follow when taking opioid pain medicines.

This handout explains the purpose of angiogram and venogram. It describes what you can expect before, during, and after treatment.

This handout gives care instructions to follow for the first few days after a procedure called an ASD/PFO closure. ASD/PFO is short for atrial septal defect/patent foramen ovale.

This handout gives instructions for patients to follow after having an injection of baclofen, a muscle relaxant and antispastic drug. It includes side effects, site care, and when to call the doctor.

This handout explains what to do after a general biopsy procedure. It tells you how to care for the site, when it’s safe to shower, and what kinds of activity to avoid. It also explains what warning signs to watch for and when to get help from your doctor.

This handout explains self-care and precautions after having a cardiac electrophysiology ablation, including site care and when to call the doctor.

This handout gives self-care instructions for patients to follow after having an electrophysiology study. Sections include "If You Had Sedation," "Pain Medicine," "Site Care," and "When to Call."

This handout explains what to expect after your celiac plexus injection or block. It tells you what symptoms might happen, how to take care of yourself at home, and which activities to avoid. It also explains when to get medical help if something doesn’t feel right.

This handout is a chapter in the manual "Managing Your Heart Condition." It gives detailed instructions for patients who have had an intervention to treat a serious type of heart attack called a STEMI (ST-elevated myocardial infarction). It includes sections on diet, pain control, site care, medicines, risk factors for heart disease, exercise, stress, and more.

This handout gives important self-care instructions to follow after a drain is removed. It includes safety precautions and drain site care.

This handout explains self-care and what to expect after an egg retrieval procedure during in vitro fertilization (IVF). It includes information about activities, medicines, and when to call the doctor.