This handout explains aphasia, a language disorder that can affect a person's ability to speak, read, write, or understand words. Aphasia can occur because of a brain tumor, head injury, stroke, or neurodegenerative (nervous system) disorder.
This handout is in two parts: the first part is directed to the caregiver, and the second part is written for the patient.
This handout explains what aphasia is and how to best communicate with someone who has aphasia. It discusses how aphasia may be treated, and includes websites for learning more about the condition.
This handout explains how to prepare for and what to expect after artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) or male urethral sling surgery at University of Washington Medical Center. These surgeries are done to treat male urinary incontinence (bladder leaks).
This handout explains assisted hatching, a way to help embryos implant during in vitro fertilization (IVF). This method may benefit patients who are older than 38 years of age, have eggs with a thicker than normal shell, have had previous IVF cycles that did not result in pregnancy, and are having a frozen embryo thaw cycle.
This handout gives step-by-step instructions for 16 exercises to increase range of motion. These exercises require the help of a second person (attendant). They use the “SAM” format to describe the correct motions and body position needed to do the exercises safely, where "S" stands for STARTING position, "A" stands for ATTENDANT's position, and "M" stands for the MOVEMENT that is done in the exercise.
This handout explains what to expect after having a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) at University of Washington Medical Center. TAVR is used to treat aortic stenosis. The handout includes instructions for self-care at home, such as fluid management, pain management, incision care, exercising safely, emotional issues, symptoms to watch for, and more.
This handout explains what to expect after a transcathter left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) procedure using a Watchman implant. It includes self-care tips and numbers to call for questions and concerns.
This handout explains the 4 types of attention: sustained, selective, shifting, and divided. It also gives strategies to help one focus when attention is impaired.
This handout explains autonomic testing at University of Washington Medical Center. It includes how to prepare for the test, how the test works, and how to get your results.
This handout, called a CareMap, shows what a patient may expect when scheduled for axillary node dissection surgery at University of Washington Medical Center. It covers how to get ready for the surgery, what to expect on the day of surgery and during the hospital stay, and self-care for 3 weeks after discharge.
This handout, called a CareMap, shows what a patient may expect when admitted to University of Washington Medical Center for axillary node dissection surgery. This surgery will be done using LYMPHA, which stands for lymphatic microsurgical preventive healing approach. It may or may not include breast surgery. The CareMap tells how to prepare for the surgery, what happens during the hospital stay, and basic instructions to follow at home after discharge.
