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This handout describes a methacholine challenge test and how to prepare for it. This test is done to diagnose asthma.

This handout explains how to prepare for middle ear surgery, which is done to repair the eardrum (tympanic membrane) or small hearing bones (ossicles) in the middle ear. These may be repaired using either man-made or natural tissues. This surgery is done to restore hearing.

This handout, called a CareMap, shows what a patient may expect when scheduled for Middle Fossa (MCF) or Translabyrinthine (TL) procedure 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 during recovery at home.

This handout describes an MRI scan of the abdomen, which is done to take detailed pictures of organs and tissues in the belly. It includes how to prepare for the exam, how it works, how it is done, what to expect, and how to get the exam results.

This handout describes magnetic resonance angiography (MRA), an exam done to detect, diagnose, and to help treat heart disorders, stroke, and blood vessel diseases. It inncludes how to prepare for the exam, how the exam works, how the exam is done, what to expect, and how to get the exam results.

This handout explains how an MRI arthrogram works, how it is done, how to prepare for it, what to expect, and how to get your results.

This handout explains what an MRI bladder scan is, how to prepare for your scan, what to expect during your appointment, and how to get your results.

This handout explains the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exam of the brain. It includes how the exam works, how it is done, how to prepare for it, what to expect, and how to get the results.

This handout explains what to expect when having an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) defecography exam at University of Washington Medical Center. It includes important information about how to prepare for the exam.

This handout is for patients having an MRI enterography scan. It explains what to expect and how to prepare. It includes important safety instructions.

This handout explains how magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is done to take pictures of a fetus. It includes how to prepare for the scan, how it is done, what to expect, and how to get the test results.

This handout explains functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) -- also called an fMRI -- of the brain. It includes how the exam works, how it is done, how to prepare for it, what to expect, and how to get the test results.

This handout is for patients who will receive an injection of glucagon before their magnetic resonance imaging scan. It explains possible side effects,  what to do to make sure your blood sugar levels do not go too high or too low, and when to call the doctor or nurse.

This handout explains the musculoskeletal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exam. It covers how the exam works, how it is done, how to prepare for it, what to expect, and receiving results.

This handout explains a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) neurogram. It describes how the scan works, how it is done, how to prepare for it, what to expect during the scan, and how to get your results.