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Health Online is a library of the patient and family health education materials used at University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle, WA. Most materials contained on this site have been authored by UW Medicine clinicians and staff. Each record includes a link to a pdf of the handout, a summary of the information it contains, the authoring

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About Health Online Health Online

Web ResultHealth Online is an intranet database listing the medical center's patient and family education resources. Many types of materials are listed such as handouts, …

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This guide for caregivers explains how to prevent skin …

Web ResultPlan a daily or weekly time to check your patient’s skin for breakdown. As a caregiver, you play an important role in helping prevent skin breakdown.

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Women and Depression

Web ResultDepression: Sad, anxious, or “empty” feelings that don’t go away. Feeling hopeless or pessimistic. Feelings of guilt, feeling worthless or helpless. Loss of interest or …

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Wearing and Taking Care of Your Splint

Web ResultWear your splint for 1 hour. Take the splint off. Check your skin for any red spots where the splint was. If there are any red spots, circle them with a pen and go to …

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Beginning Bed Exercises

Web ResultPhysical Therapy Beginning Bed Exercises. Glut Sets Squeeze your buttocks (where your gluteal muscles are) together while on your back. Hold for the amount of …

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Diet for Immunosuppressed Patients

Web ResultRinse under clean, running water before use, including produce that is to be cooked or peeled (such as bananas, oranges, and melon). 4 Bring tap water to a rolling …

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Upper Body Exercises

Web ResultStand with your arms by your sides. Draw your thumbs up your sides. Stop when your hands are by your waist and your thumbs are pointing behind you. Roll your …

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Bowel Program for Regular Bowel Emptying

Web ResultUse a lubricated, gloved finger to check your rectum for emptying. Gently insert your finger into your anal canal. Slowly move the finger in a circle. This slight stretching …

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Intravenous Immune Globulin (IVIG)

Web ResultTitle of the Publication. This handout explains treatment with intravenous immune globulin (IVIG). It includes how it is given, common and rare side effects, safety …

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Diet for Liver Disease

Web ResultAt your next clinic visit, schedule an appointment with a dietitian who will give you more detailed information about the diet and how it can fit into your lifestyle.

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Why is my diet before surgery important

Web ResultCall your doctor or healthcare provider if you have questions or concerns. Heart Institute at UWMC - Montlake: Weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., call 206.598.8060 …

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Correcting Low Sodium and Free Water Restriction

Web ResultFor example, adding 1⁄4 teaspoon will raise the sodium in your beverage by 575 mg. 1 teaspoon of salt contains 2300 mg sodium. • Adding excessive amounts of salt …

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UW MEDICINE PATIENT EDUCATION

Web ResultPage 1 of 8 | Aortic Stenosis. Heart Institute at UWMC | Box 356161 1959 N.E. Pacific St., Seattle, WA 98195 | 206.598.4300. A heart with aortic stenosis. The …

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UW MEDICINE PATIENT EDUCATION

Web ResultDrain all canned fruits and vegetables before you eat them so the juices do not count toward your allowance. Make sure to count soups, broths, popsicles, ice cream …

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2 Gram (2,000 mg) Sodium Meal Plan

Web ResultThe amount of sodium in a serving size is listed in milligrams (mg) on a Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods. For example, a 1-cup serving of a product has …

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Living Wills and Other Advance Directives

Web ResultPage 1 of 5 | Living Wills and Other Advance Directives. Patient and Family Education Services | Box 359420 1959 N.E. Pacific St., Seattle, WA 98195.

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Caring for your J -tube at home called a J-tube. DRAFT

Web ResultYour questions are important. Call your doctor or healthcare provider if you have questions or concerns. Surgical Specialties Center: Weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 …

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1,000 Calories a Day: Sample Diet

Web Result1⁄2 teaspoon brown sugar. 1⁄2 teaspoon ancho chili powder. 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin. Roasted vegetables: 1 zucchini, thickly sliced. 1⁄2 cup cherry tomatoes. 1 …

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Activities of Daily Living After Spinal Injury or Surgery

Web ResultSit far back from the edge of the bed, near the top 1⁄3 of the bed. Lie on your side. Lift your legs onto the bed with your knees bent. Roll onto your back. Keep your …

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High Blood Sugar Emergencies What you need to know

Web ResultThere are 2 conditions that can cause these emergencies: • Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), pronounced “kee-toe-ass-eh-DOE-sis.”. DKA is more common with type 1 …

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