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This handout for Plastic Surgery patients at Harborview Medical Center explains the signs of infection to watch for and gives phone numbers to call if needed.

This chapter of the Heart Transplant Manual describes the infections that are common in transplant patients. Included are viral, herpes simplex (HSV), varicella zoster, cytomegalovirus, Epstein-Barr virus, fungal, protozoan, and other common infections such as cold and flu.

This handout explains a procedure called inferiof petrosal sinus sampling (IPSS). This procedure checks for a pituitary hormone in the group of veins on both sides of the head. The results of IPSS will tell your doctor if you have Cushing's disease (a pituitary tumor).

This handout explains what an inferior vena cava filter is and what to expect when you have one placed or removed. It includes instructions to follow before and after the procedure.

This handout is for patients of the Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Clinic at Harborview Medical Center. It explains what to expect at a clinic visit, how diagnosis is done, who is on the clinic care team, and more.

This handout describes influenza and its symptoms. It also explains how this disease can be spread and offers steps to prevent others from getting it.

This handout gives instructions for mixing and using colistin, an antibiotic used to treat some bacterial lung infections. Colistin is taken as an inhaled solution through a nebulizer. Possible side effects are included. The clinician can check instructions for either 75 mg inhaled twice daily or 150 mg inhaled twice daily, depending on the patient's needs.

This handout describes 2 muscle disorders, spasticity and dystonia. It explains how botulinum toxin and neurolytic block injections are used to treat the symptoms.

This handout explains the Injury Prevention and Performance Program at the UW Medicine Sports Medicine Center at Husky Stadium. The program is for athletes who want to reduce their injury risk.

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

These tools list key English terms and phrases used in the inpatient care setting, alongside a translation into non-English languages commonly used at UWMC. These terms and phrases assist with daily living, appointment information, and comfort items. A pain scale is included.

This brochure explains how to avoid getting insect bites and stings while traveling. It includes safety tips, information about insect repellents, and what insects can cause illness.

This worksheet is for patients who have diabetes. It provides fields to list insulin requirements based on blood sugar readings at times throughout the day. It may be filled out electronically, or printed and filled out by hand.

TRANSLATIONS NOTE: Non-English versions currently posted here are based on the 2015 version of this handout. New translations are underway, and will be posted as soon as they are completed. (8/7/20)

This handout explains what insulin is, the different types of insulin, how to store it, how to give an injection with an insulin pen, and other important information.

This handout explains what diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is and how patients who use an insulin pump are more at risk of DKA. It includes early warning signs of DKA, how to manage high blood glucose when wearing an insulin pump, what to do if you have ketones, and when to call for help.

This handout is a chapter from the Spine Care Companion. It provides information on insurance coverage for spinal fusion, including why some insurance companies may be hesitant to authorize the procedure.

This handout explains intermittent claudication, a symptom of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) or atherosclerosis in the arteries that carry blood to the legs. Included is information about causes, symptoms, treatment, and how walking and eating a healthy diet can improve the condition.

This handout is a section of the "Congenital Heart Conditions" notebook. It contains a listing of websites that may be helpful for heart patients and their loved ones. Headings include Heart Condition Resources, Special Needs Resources in Washington State, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Resources, and Career Counseling Resources.

This handout explains how to prepare for a carotid angiogram, a test that studies the inside of the carotid arteries. It includes how the exam works, how it is done, what to expect during the exam, and how to get the test results.

This handout explains what radiofrequency ablation is and what to expect when you have it done to treat solid tumors. It includes illustrations of a heat probe showing the wires going into a tumor.

This handout explains uterine fibroid embolization (UFE), which treats uterine fibroids with angiography instead of surgery. Included are how the procedure works, how to prepare, and what to expect, during and after a UFE.

This handout explains what Yttrium-90 (Y-90) radiotherapy is and what to expect when you have it done. This treatment for liver tumors uses tiny radioactive beads that are injected directly into the arteries that supply blood to the tumor. The handout includes detailed instructions to follow before and after the procedure.

This handout explains how chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation may affect a patient's sex life. 

This information sheet discusses intramuscular needling, or intramuscular stimulation (IMS), including risks and benefits, how to talk with your physical therapist, and insurance codes.