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This handout describes the use of glucagon, an emergency medicine used for hypoglycemia (when blood sugar drops too low). Text and illustrations cover step-by-step instructions, what to teach family and friends about using glycagon, and how to recognize and treat early symptoms of hypoglycemia.

This handout gives basic facts about insulin: how it affects the body, different kinds of insulin, how to store insulin, and descriptions of types of syringes and needles. Included are step-by-step instructions for patients with diabetes, showing how to give an insulin injection, and tips to reduce injection pain.

This handout explains how ultrasound is used for diagnosis and treatment at the UW Medicine Sports Medicine Center at Husky Stadium.

This handout explains how to use a remote device provided for patients at the UW Device Clinic. University of Washington Medical Center. It includes follow-up information and contact numbers to call with questions.

This handout is a survey for women who are part of the UW Medicine Diabetes in Pregnancy Telemedicine Program.

This handout is for expectant families in the Seattle, Washington area. It explains how to access "virtual tours" of Labor & Delivery at UW Medical Center - Montlake campus when in-person tours are not being offered. It also gives links to learn more about online classes on pregnancy and childbirth, being offered by Parent Trust for Washington Children. (Labor and Delivery)

This handout lists days and times of free tours of the UWMC Labor & Delivery unit. The tours are available in various languages, and require pre-registration. Check each listing for more details.

This handout explains vaginal birth for women who have already given birth by Cesarean section. It explains the benefits of giving birth vaginally and the reasons why a Cesarean section delivery may be needed.

This handout is for patients recovering from a vaginoplasty procedure. This handout provides step-by-step instructions for doing vaginal dilations at home. 

This handout is for patients who are recovering from a vaginoplasty procedure. This includes step-by-step instructions for doing vaginal rinses at home.

This appendix to the Heart Transplant Manual explains the anti-viral medicine valganciclovir, prescribed for heart transplant patients.

This handout describes VRE and who is at risk for getting it. It also explains how this disease can be spread and offers steps to prevent others from getting it.

This brochure explains what to expect from and how to prepare for varicose vein surgery. Instructions for care after surgery and when to call the doctor or nurse are given.

This handout tells what to expect after having a graft or fistula placed in your arm or leg. It includes what activities are safe to do, problems to watch for, and when to call the doctor.

This handout describes vascular ultrasound exams, used to detect problems with blood flow. Included are how to prepare for the exam, how the exam works, how the exam is performed, what is felt during the exam, and how to get the exam results.

This handout explains ventral hernia repair and abdominal muscle component release, a surgery in which the abdominal muscles are moved to fill in the area left by the hernia. The surgeon may also use a synthetic or organic mesh fabric to strengthen the area. The handout includes are how to prepare for the operation and what to expect after surgery.

This handout explains a Very Low Calorie Diet (1,000 calories a day) for patients who want to cook their own meals. This diet is prescribed before surgery to help decrease the size of the patient's liver. Included are a meal plan and a list of daily servings allowed.

This handout explains a Very Low Calorie Diet (1,000 calories a day) for patients who want to use prepared foods. This diet is prescribed before surgery to help decrease the size of the patient's liver. Included are a meal plan and a list of daily servings allowed.

This booklet gives guidelines for visitors to follow when visiting the Intensive Care Units (ICUs) at University of Washington Medical Center. Included are sections on visiting times, rounds, children as visitors, staying overnight, choosing a family spokesperson, family conferences, and more.

A VEP (visual evoked potential) is a test that studies the electrical responses of the visual pathway to either light flashes or to an alternating black-and-white checkerboard pattern. The handout explains what to bring and how to prepare for the test.

This handout explains OV2 max testing, a type of exercise stress test for athletes that is offered at the UW Medicine Sports Medicine Center in Seattle.

This flyer describes the voice mail feature on telephones in patient rooms at UWMC. Instructions are included for listening to and deleting messages.

This handout gives instructions to follow for keeping a "voiding diary." It includes a blank form to use to record the amount of fluid you drink and the amount of urine you produce for 3 days.

This handout is for new parents of preterm infants. It gives information that may help reduce the risk of having another preterm birth and emphasizes the importance of waiting at least 1 year before having another pregnancy. Included are sections on birth control, folic acid supplements, dental health, coping with stress, smoking, follow-up care visits, and planning care for a future pregnancy. This handout is included in the packets "Preventing Another Preterm Birth" and "Coping with Grief," part of the Wait One Year Program.