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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 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 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.

This handout provides self-care and follow-up instructions for patients who had an endoscopy. It has a section for providers to put the results of the exam, what to do after the exam, and when to call the clinic.

This handout for ileostomy patients lists what you will need to know before you leave the hospital. It also covers self-care at home, including foods to eat and foods to avoid. Other sections cover when to call the doctor or ostomy nurse, fluid and salt balance, and avoiding bowel problems. Three pages of blank "Daily Intake and Output Charts" are included, for recording intake of liquid and output of stool and urine.

This handout is for patients who recently had an intrauterine device (IUD) placed by their healthcare provider. This includes information on what to expect, what problems may occur, and when to call your healthcare provider.

This handout explains what to do after having a kidney biopsy. It includes advice about resting, bathing, and taking medicine to help you feel better. It also tells you what symptoms to watch for and when to call your doctor.

This handout is for women who recently had a procedure called a laparoscopy at University of Washington Medical Center. It explains what to expect during the recovery time. It includes sections on pain, incision care, vaginal spotting, scopolamine patch, bathing, diet, and when to call the doctor.

This handout explains a leadless (wrieless) pacemaker and what to expect when you have one implanted. It includes self-care instructions to follow at home after your procedure.

This handout gives self-care instructions for patients to follow after having a left heart catheterization procedure that is done through a femoral (groin) vein. Topics include activity, pain management, site care, follow-up care, and when to call the doctor.