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This handout explains self-care after having a pump or stimulator implant. It includes safety precaution, activity restrictions, wound care, medicines, and when to call the clinic. Space is provided for the health care provider to fill in information about the follow-up visit 7 to 10 days after surgery.

This handout gives self-care instructions to follow at home after radial forearm free flap surgery. This surgery is done to fill a hole in either the upper or lower jaw. It is often done to replace bone that has been removed for cancer treatment.

This handout gives self-care instructions to follow at home after rectus abdominis free flap surgery. This surgery is done to fill a hole in either the upper or lower jaw. It is often done to replace bone that has been removed for cancer treatment.

This handout gives self-care instructions for patients to follow after having a right heart catheterization. Topics include activity, pain management, site care, and when to call the doctor.

This handout for patients at UW Medical Center explains what to expect after septoplasty surgery, including guidelines for activity, diet, medicines, and nasal care. It lists symptoms to report to the doctor and gives phone numbers to call.

This handout is for patients who came to the Emergency Department with stroke symptoms and have been admitted to the hospital.

This handout gives instructions to follow at home after your surgery. It includes what activities are safe to do, problems to look out for, and instructions on how to call your care team if you have any problems.  

This handout explains how alcohol affects your weight management and health, especially after gastric bypass or sleeve surgery. It describes how alcohol is processed in your body, the calories and carbohydrates in different types of alcoholic drinks, and why it’s harder for your body to burn fat when you drink.

This handout describes the amniocentesis test including how it is done, what happens during the test, how to prepare, what happens after the test, and timing for receiving results.

This handout explains general anesthesia, a medicine given for some radiology procedures and exams that might be uncomfortable or cause stress. It explains what to expect, how to prepare, and what to do after having general anesthesia.

This handout explains aneurysm clipping, a surgery that is done to keep a weak artery from bursting. It includes how to prepare for the surgery, what to expect afterward, and self-care at home.

This handout explains aneurysm coiling and stent assisted coiling, procedures that are done to keep a weak artery from bursting. It includes how to prepare for the surgery, what to expect afterward, and self-care at home.

This handout explains what a central venous catheter is and what to expect when you have one. Detailed instructions are included for preparing for the procedure, and self-care at home afterward.