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This handout explains how a sinus-screening CT scan works. It includes how to prepare for the scan, how it is done, and how to get the results.

This handout describes a CT scan of the spine. It includes how the scan is done, how to prepare for it, what to expect, and how to get the scan results.

This handout explains a virtual colonoscopy, which is a CT scan of the colon that uses a special X-ray machine to take detailed pictures. It includes how the scan works, how it is done, how to prepare, what to expect during the scan, and how to get the results.

This handout from the Pituitary Program at UW Medical Center explains Cushing's disease, its causes, symptoms, and how it is diagnosed. It also includes a short section on what to expect if your doctor advises you to have surgery to treat your condition.

This appendix to the Heart Transplant Manual explains the medicine cyclosporine, prescribed for heart transplant patients.

This CareMap for patients and their caregivers shows the care plan that is expected before and after having cystectomy surgery. The CareMap begins 2 weeks before surgery and gives recovery steps through discharge from the hospital.

This CareMap for patients and their caregivers shows the care plan that is expected before and after having cystectomy surgery. The CareMap begins the day before surgery and gives recovery steps through discharge from the hospital.

This handout explains the genetic disorder cystic fibrosis, the chances of being a carrier, and why some people choose to be tested. This information is also included in the birth booklet, "Pregnancy and Giving Birth."

This handout explains why people with cystic fibrosis should be screened for diabetes. It tells how to schedule an oral glucose tolerance test at UWMC at what happens during the test.

This handout explains the cystogram exam (also called the voiding cystourethrogram exam), used to check for problems of the bladder and lower urinary tract. How the exam works, how it is done, how to prepare for it, what to expect, and receiving results are discussed.

This handout gives instructions to follow after a cystoscopy. It includes activity restrictions, symptoms to expect, and blank lines for the provider to fill in information about specific medicines and the follow-up visit.

This handout provides a graph for keeping a record of a fetus' movement over a 2-hour period. Step-by-step instructions are included, and when to call the health care provider.

This handout lists several statements that offer support and inspiration for those who are dealing with a serious illness or bereavement after a death. The statements were adapted from writings by Thomas McDermitt, a long-time UWMC cancer patient and skeptic.

This handout is for patients who have had a skin graft to their leg and must keep their leg elevated after surgery. It includes a schedule to follow for "dangle protocol," which involves letting the leg hand down for short times.

This handout gives instructions to follow for women who are scheduled for a DaVinci robotic hysterectomy at University of Washington Medical Center. It lists steps to follow from 2 weeks before until the surgery appointment. It also explains what to expect after surgery, including activity restrictions, managing pain, eating and drinking, bowel and bladder problems, incision care, and when to call the doctor.

This section of the Guide to Your Weight Loss Surgery explains what to expect on the day of your surgery.

This handout describes what to expect on the day of a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) at University of Washington Medical Center. TAVR is used to treat aortic stenosis. Sections in the handout include "At the Hospital," "About Your Procedure," "After Your TAVR," and "Your Health Care Team."

This handout explains Washington state's Death with Dignity Act, which was passed by voters of Washington state in November 2008. The act allows adults with a terminal illness to request lethal doses of medicine from qualified medical providers.

This handout explains the different types of deceased kidney donors. This document is also a chapter in "Your Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Guide," which is available from Materials Management #171915.

This handout describes how to prepare for and what to expect from deep brain stimulation (DBS). This information is in addition to the discussions you have with your providers (doctors, nurses, physician assistants, or other healthcare professionals). Please read this handout carefully.

This handout describes how to prepare for and what to expect from deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery, during which a pulse generator (neurostimulator) and deep brain lead are implanted in the brain. Included are instructions for self-care after surgery, as well as information about the first programming visit, follow-up testing, safety warnings, risks and side effects, and what to avoid, such as exposure to certain electrical equipment and screening devices.

This handout explains how a defecography exam works, how it is done, how to prepare for it, what to expect during the exam, and how to get your results.

This handout explains a defecography test, which is an X-ray study of the bowels and how the rectum empties. It includes why this test is needed, how to prepare, what to expect, and the insurance code for the test.

This handout provides instructions to follow if experiencing a delayed reaction after receiving contrast through a vein during an imaging study.

This handout explains delirium, its symptoms, causes, and treatments, and what family and friends can do to help their loved one while in the intensive care unit (ICU).