This worksheet is for patients who have diabetes. It provides fields to list insulin requirements based on blood sugar readings at times throughout the day. It may be filled out electronically, or printed and filled out by hand.
TRANSLATIONS NOTE: Non-English versions currently posted here are based on the 2015 version of this handout. New translations are underway, and will be posted as soon as they are completed. (8/7/20)
This handout is a chapter from the Spine Care Companion. It provides information on insurance coverage for spinal fusion, including why some insurance companies may be hesitant to authorize the procedure.
This handout is a section of the "Congenital Heart Conditions" notebook. It contains a listing of websites that may be helpful for heart patients and their loved ones. Headings include Heart Condition Resources, Special Needs Resources in Washington State, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Resources, and Career Counseling Resources.
This handout explains how to prepare for a carotid angiogram, a test that studies the inside of the carotid arteries. It includes how the exam works, how it is done, what to expect during the exam, and how to get the test results.
This handout explains what Yttrium-90 (Y-90) radiotherapy is and what to expect when you have it done. This treatment for liver tumors uses tiny radioactive beads that are injected directly into the arteries that supply blood to the tumor. The handout includes detailed instructions to follow before and after the procedure.
This handout explains how chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation may affect a patient's sex life.
This handout is for patients and families in the intrathecal baclofen pump program at University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC). It explains the pump, the trial dose, and what to expect after implant surgery.
Intrathecal baclofen (ITB) therapy is a treatment that uses the drug baclofen to help manage spasticity (muscle tightness). The drug is injected into the intrathecal space, which is the space around your spinal cord that holds the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). An intrathecal baclofen trial will help your doctor decide if an intrathecal baclofen pump is right for you.
This handout explains intrathecal chemotherapy (IT chemo), a treatment that injects anti-cancer drugs into the area around your spinal cord. The handout describes the 2 ways that IT chemo is given: through a device called an Ommaya reservoir or by lumbar puncture.
This handout explains a test that will help your doctor assess your heart health. For this test, you will receive an injection and have pictures taken. The drug adenosine dilates blood vessels. It can be used in a heart study in place of exercise. You may also exercise on a treadmill.
This handout explains a test that will help your doctor assess your heart health. For this test, you will receive an injection and have pictures taken. The drug regadenoson dilates blood vessels. It can be used in a heart study when someone cannot exercise. You may also exercise on a treadmill.
This handout explains how the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at University of Washington Medical Center works to reduce brain damage in infants who have intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH).
This handout explains how to care for a jejunostomy feeding tube, also called a J-tube. It includes sections on keeping the site clean, secure, and flushed; dressing changes; common problems; and when to call the clinic.
As part of the Kidney Early Education Program (KEEP), this section in the KEEP Notebook covers case histories from University of Washington Medical Center and practicing self care for blood pressure control, healthy eating, exercise, avoiding harmful substances and activities, taking care of access and veins, having a positive attitude, asking for help when needed, staying educated about kidney disease, and staying involved in one's health care.
As part of the Kidney Early Education Program (KEEP), this section in the KEEP Notebook covers common issues and stressor related to living with kidney disease, tips and strategies for coping and living with kidney disease, a reading list, and several suggested Internet resources.
As part of the Kidney Early Education Program (KEEP), this section in the KEEP Notebook covers guidelines for taking medicines. A glossary of terms defines terms related to kidney disease and dialysis.
As part of the Kidney Early Education Program (KEEP), this section in the KEEP Notebook covers basic kidney function, symptoms of uremia and treatments for it, and common causes of kidney failure.
As part of the Kidney Early Education Program (KEEP), this section in the KEEP Notebook covers the purpose and care of blood access, the basic principles of hemodialysis, and the types of hemodialysis, both at home and in a dialysis center.
As part of the Kidney Early Education Program (KEEP), this section in the KEEP Notebook covers the purpose and basic principles of two forms of peritoneal dialysis: continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) and continuous cycler peritoneal dialysis (CCPD).
