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This handout explains what to expect, how to prepare, and how to plan for recovery after vascularized lymph node transfer surgery (VLNT). This surgery replaces lymph nodes when they have been removed from an area of the body.

This handout explains the Office-Based Opioid Treatment (OBOT) program at Harborview Medical Center. It includes an agreement section at the end for you to sign if you want to enroll in the program. OBOT can prescribe medicines to treat opioid use disorder. The medicine usually prescribed is called buprenorphine-naloxone (Suboxone).

This handout explains the medicine apixaban, a drug that helps prevent blood clots. Sections include: Why am I taking apixaban? How does it work? How much should I take? What if I miss a dose? What are the side effects? Does apixaban affect other medicines? and more.

This handout explains the medicine dabigatran, a drug that helps prevent blood clots. It includes how much to take, what to do if a dose is missed, what other drugs should not be taken at the same time, when to call the doctor, and possible side effects from taking this drug.

This handout gives information about the medicine enoxaparin (brand name Lovenox). It explains what it is used for and includes a list of side effects, what to do if a dose is missed, how to dispose of "sharps" safely, and other precautions.

This handout explains the medicine rivaroxaban, a drug that helps prevent blood clots. It includes how much to take, what to do if a dose is missed, what other drugs should not be taken at the same time, when to call the doctor, and possible side effects from taking this drug.

This handout describes warfarin, a medicine used to treat and prevent blood clots in the legs, lungs, heart, brain, and other parts of the body. All aspects of treatment with this medicine are covered from side effects to how to deal with a missed dose to how to monitor dietary intake of vitamin K.

This handout, called a CareMap, shows what a patient may expect when scheduled for TUG flap 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 6 weeks after discharge.

This handout describes a tunneled central venous catheter and tells what to expect when you have one. It also explains how to prepare for the procedure to place the catheter.

This handout gives step-by-step instructions for how to tie shoes using only 1 hand.

This handout explains how to prepare for and what to expect from tympanoplasty surgery. This surgery is done to repair parts of the middle ear.

This handout describes an abdominal ultrasound exam, which is used to detect problems inside the abdomen. It includes how to prepare, how the exam works, how it is done, what to expect, and how to get the results.

This handout is for patients at University of Washington Medical Center who have had a procedure called ultrasound-guided core biopsy. It includes self-care instructions and activity guidelines, and provides phone numbers to call with questions or concerns.

This handout is for patients at who have had a procedure called ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration. It includes self-care instructions and activity guidelines, and provides phone numbers to call with questions or concerns.

This handout is for patients who have had a procedure called ultrasound-guided paracentesis. It includes self-care instructions and activity guidelines, and provides phone numbers to call with questions or concerns.

This handout is for patients who have had a procedure called ultrasound-guided thoracentesis. It includes self-care instructions and activity guidelines, and provides phone numbers to call with questions or concerns.

This handout explains ultrasound-guided thoracentesis and paracentesis. These procedures use sound waves to guide a needle to remove fluid from the chest or belly.