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As part of the Kidney Early Education Program (KEEP), this section in the KEEP Notebook covers the pros and cons of kidney transplantation and care aspects linked with kidney transplant.

This handout is for "designated visitors" to the Level II Neonatal Care Unit (NCU) at University of Washington Medical Center. Designated visitors are named by the baby's family. They visit the baby and receive updates about the baby's care when the parents are not able to be present. Designated visitors must sign a special consent form.

This handout, called a CareMap, shows what a kidney transplant recipient may expect before, during, and after their hospital stay for transplant surgery.

This handout explains vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty, treatments to strengthen a broken backbone. It includes how the treatment works, how it is done, how to prepare for it, and what to expect during the treatment.

This handout explains how to prepare for, what to expect from, and how to plan for recovery from a laparoscopic assisted esophagectomy.

This handout, called a CareMap, is given to patients who are scheduled for a laparoscopic cyst fenestration of thermal ablation surgery. It gives instructions to follow before surgery day, and tells what to expect while you are in the hospital. It also includes basic self-care at home after surgery

This in-depth handout explains gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and how it is treated with laparoscopic fundoplication surgery. It also gives self-care guidelines to avoid problems after the surgery. It includes activity restrictions, dressing and skin care, showering instructions, dietary changes, medicine precautions, and when to call the doctor.

This handout, called a CareMap, shows what a patient may expect during their hospital stay when admitted to University of Washington Medical Center for laparoscopic gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy surgery. It covers what to do before surgery day, what to expect while in the hospital, preparing for discharge, and self-care for 2 weeks after surgery.

This handout explains the purpose of large bowel surgery, how it’s done, how to prepare for it, what to expect after it, and when to get help.

This handout is for parents and families of late preterm (premature) babies to learn about their newborn and their care. This includes frequently asked questions and answers about late preterm babies.

This handout is for patients who have had sepsis. It tells what to expect during recovery, how to take care of yourself, what the long-term effects might be, and when to call the doctor.

This handout is for patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). It gives information about how healthy eating, exercise, sleep, and stress management can help maximize long-term health for those with MS.