This handout explains aphasia, a language disorder that can affect a person's ability to speak, read, write, or understand words. Aphasia can occur because of a brain tumor, head injury, stroke, or neurodegenerative (nervous system) disorder.
This handout is in two parts: the first part is directed to the caregiver, and the second part is written for the patient.
This handout explains what aphasia is and how to best communicate with someone who has aphasia. It discusses how aphasia may be treated, and includes websites for learning more about the condition.
This handout is the appendix for the handbook "Living with Memory Loss," written by staff at the Memory and Brain Wellness Center in Seattle, WA. It contains information about workplace rights, disability insurance, terms and definitions, research studies, books, and more.
This handout is for patients at the Heart Institute at UW Medical Center. It explains aspirin and clopidogrel. Patients take these drugs to help prevent blood clots after transcatheter valve replacement or repair (TAVR, TMVR, TTVR, or MitraClip).
This handout explains assisted hatching, a way to help embryos implant during in vitro fertilization (IVF). This method may benefit patients who are older than 38 years of age, have eggs with a thicker than normal shell, have had previous IVF cycles that did not result in pregnancy, and are having a frozen embryo thaw cycle.
This handout gives step-by-step instructions for 16 exercises to increase range of motion. These exercises require the help of a second person (attendant). They use the “SAM” format to describe the correct motions and body position needed to do the exercises safely, where "S" stands for STARTING position, "A" stands for ATTENDANT's position, and "M" stands for the MOVEMENT that is done in the exercise.
This handout explains what to expect after having a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) at University of Washington Medical Center. TAVR is used to treat aortic stenosis. The handout includes instructions for self-care at home, such as fluid management, pain management, incision care, exercising safely, emotional issues, symptoms to watch for, and more.
This handout explains what to expect after your transcatheter mitral valve repair (TMVr) or transcatheter tricuspid valve repair (TTVr) with the MitraClip and how to care for yourself at home.
This handout explains what to expect after a transcathter left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) procedure using a Watchman implant. It includes self-care tips and numbers to call for questions and concerns.
This handout describes atrial fibrillation. It includes symptoms, causes, risk factors, self-care, and treatments.
This handout describes 4 positions for breastfeeding -- laid-back, cross-cradle, football hold, and side-lying. Illustrations of the positions are provided. This document is a chapter in the workbook "Breastfeeding."
This handout explains the 4 types of attention: sustained, selective, shifting, and divided. It also gives strategies to help one focus when attention is impaired.
This handout is a parent's story about their preterm infant's time in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at University of Washington Medical Center. Please be aware that these alumni stories may bring up deep emotions for you as you read them. Remember that each baby is unique, and each story only reflects that one family’s journey.
This handout explains autologous blood injection (ABI), one way to treat chronic tendon injury. This treatment is done at the UW Medicine Sports Medicine Center at Husky Stadium.
This handout explains autonomic testing at University of Washington Medical Center. It includes how to prepare for the test, how the test works, and how to get your results.
This handout explains what an autopsy is and why it is important. It covers what is examined, how long it takes, and the options for obtaining and learning more about the results. Last, it explains why forms need to be filled out, and who pays, if there are any charges. (Grief, Death, Autopsy)
This handout describes avian influenza and its symptoms. It also explains how this disease can be spread and offers steps to prevent others from getting it.
This handout, called a CareMap, shows what a patient may expect when admitted to University of Washington Medical Center for axillary node dissection surgery. This surgery will be done using LYMPHA, which stands for lymphatic microsurgical preventive healing approach. It may or may not include breast surgery. The CareMap tells how to prepare for the surgery, what happens during the hospital stay, and basic instructions to follow at home after discharge.
This handout, called a CareMap, shows what a patient may expect when scheduled for axillary node dissection surgery 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 for 3 weeks after discharge.
This appendix to the Heart Transplant Manual explains the medicine azathioprine, prescribed for heart transplant patients.
This handout explains the fall risk for pregnant women who are in the hospital to give birth. This handout is one of the appendices in the book, "Caring for Yourself and Your New Baby."
This handout explains the "baby blues" and talks about longer term postpartum mood disorders. It offers tips for things you can do to feel better, and for how partners, families and friends can help. Many local resources are included. This document is part of the workbook "Your Care After Giving Birth."
This document contains the covers, Table of Contents, and "How to Use This Workbook" chapter of the workbook "Baby Care." It includes "Baby's Discharge Checklist," "Who to Call" for concerns about your baby's health, and "When to Call" your baby's clinic or 911.
This document is the entire "Baby Care" booklet that is given to new mothers at University of Washington Medical Center. It contains three sections: "My Baby's Care in the Hospital," "Planning for Home," and "My Baby's Care at Home." Each chapter of the booklet is also on Health Online as an individual record.
This handout provides spaces for new parents and caregivers to record their baby's feedings, urine, and stool for the first 4 days after birth. This document is a chapter in the workbook "Baby Care," authored by the Mother Baby Unit at University of Washington Medical Center.
