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This handout, called a CareMap, shows what a patient may expect when admitted to UW Medical Center for open thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair surgery. It includes how to prepare for the surgery, what happens during the hospital stay, and basic instructions to follow at home after discharge.

This handout explains how to use oral rehydration therapy to treat mild dehydration. It includes signs of dehydration, hydration instructions, and when to get medical help.

This handout, called a CareMap, shows what a patient may expect during their hospital stay after having head and neck surgery at University of Washington Medical Center. This CareMap gives specific information for patients who have a tracheostomy tube. It covers the day of surgery through day 7, when most patients are discharged and may leave the hospital.

This handout for patients taking warfarin explains "bridging." This term refers to giving you injections of a different blood-thinning medicine when your warfarin therapy must be stopped.

This handout explains ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, a condition that can occur when some fertility medicines are used. It includes causes, symptoms, prevention, and when to call the clinic.

This handout is for people who have had reconstructive surgery at University of Washington Medical Center. It explains what pain to expect after surgery, pain management, and when to call the clinic.

This CareMap gives timelines for the steps patients most often follow when having a pancreaticoduodenectomy, also called a whipple procedure, where part or all of the pancreas and the duodenum are removed. The CareMap starts before surgery with a pre-op testing and medicine instructions, and finishes on day 5 after surgery, when most patients are ready to leave the hospital. It includes activity guidelines and dietary restrictions, and well as teaching sessions and other important steps in recovery and follow-up.

This handout gives dietary guidelines for women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). It includes sections on eating a balanced diet, planning meals and snacks, healthy eating tips, and moving for health.

This handout explains treatment of dialysis grafts and fistulas and what to expect when they are being worked on. It includes how the procedures work, how they are done, how to prepare, and what to expect afterwards.

This handout explains what a percutaneous abdominal or pelvic drain is and what to expect when you have one. It includes why a drain may be placed, risks involved, and how to flush the drain and take care of the dressings.

This handout explains what percutaneous gastrostomy is, how a "G-tube" is placed, and what to expect when you have one. It includes detailed instructions to follow before and after the procedure.

This handout provides resources for anyone looking for extra support during pregnancy, birth, parenthood, loss, and infertility. Please reach out to the resources listed in this handout for support related to any of these concerns.