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This handout explains the drug lomustine (brand name Gleostine), which is used to treat cancer. The handout includes common side effects and how to handle them.

This handout is for patients who need to follow a low-fat diet after some procedures or during some treatments. It includes tips for eating enough nutritious food to prevent weight loss, and includes general information about fats, a list of foods to choose or avoid, and a sample one-day menu.

This handout is part of the manual "Breastfeeding Your Hospitalized Baby." It gives common causes for low milk production: hormonal or other physical conditions of the mother, medicines or drugs, and infant conditions. A variety of tips to help milk production are included, such as expressing milk 8 or more times a day, kangaroo care, breast massage, acupuncture, fenugreek, and other special foods.

This handout explains low blood platelets (thrombocytopenia), which can be caused by some types of cancer, viral infections, chemotherapies, other drugs, and drinking too much alcohol.

This handout explains neutropenia, which is a decrease in the number of white blood cells (neutrophils). These neutrophils are the body’s main defense against bacterial and fungal infections. Neutropenia is common after receiving chemotherapy or radiation.

This handout gives step-by-step instructions for exercises that can be done while in bed to help strengthen the lower body and improve blood flow. Drawings of a person doing the exercises are included.

This handout gives step-by-step instructions for exercises that can be done while sitting to help strengthen the lower body. Drawings of a person doing the exercises are included.

This handout gives instructions for 7 exercises that can be done while standing to help strengthen the lower body. Illustrations are included.

This 14-page handout explains lower extremity arterial disease and its treatments. Included is information about arterial circulation, how the disease affects arteries in the legs, risk factors for developing arterial problems, diagnostic tests; control, prevention and treatment options; surgery, and self-care after discharge from the hospital.

This handout is a section of the "Congenital Heart Conditions" notebook. It explains endocarditis -- what it is, how it occurs, its symptoms, and ways to prevent it.

This handout explains a lumbar puncture, also called a spinal tap. It includes how to prepare, what to expect during and after the exam, and how to get the test results.

This handout, called a CareMap, shows what a patient may expect when admitted to University of Washington Medical Center for a lumpectomy. This surgery may or may not include removing the sentinel node. 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 explains how the lung works, and what happens during lung surgery. It includes drawings of thoractomy, sternotomy, and transverse sternotomy incisions. It tells how to prepare for the surgery and the 5 types of lung surgeries: biopsy, wedge resection, lobectomy, pneumonectomy, and lung volume reduction. The handout also includes instructions for pain control, breathing exercises, activities, medicines, and incision care after surgery.

This handout, called a CareMap, shows the acute care plan that is expected after having lung transplant surgery. The CareMap covers what patients can expect in stages "Chest Tubes to Suction," "Chest Tubes to Water Seal/Removal," and "Discharge Day."

This document contains all chapters of the "Lung Transplant Recipient Handbook." Individual chapters, available separately on Health Online, are: Lung Transplant Recipient Handbook, Immune System, Health Basics, Social Work Services, Follow-up Visits and Tests, and Warning Signs.