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You are going home with a biliary catheter in place. This is a small, flexible tube placed into the common bile duct. It is used when this duct becomes blocked. These are some general guidelines on caring for your catheter.

Detailed information on how to care for your G-tube at home.

A Hemovac drainage tube is used to remove fluid and is attached to a drain or collection device. This sheet can help you care for your Hemovac tube.

A Jewett brace keeps your back in position while it is healing after surgery or injury. Wear your brace as directed by your doctor.

You have had a miscarriage. This is the unplanned end of a pregnancy before the baby can live outside the uterus. You may have had a shock to your system, both physically and emotionally. Here's how to care for yourself at home.

You are going home with a central line in place. This line carries medicine, fluids, or nutrition into your body. To keep the line clean and working well, it must be flushed regularly. Here's what you need to know.

You are going home with a nasogastric feeding tube in place. You will need to check the tube regularly to make sure the tip of the tube stays in your stomach. You were shown how to care for your tube in the hospital. This sheet helps you remember those steps when you are at home.

You had a nerve/muscle biopsy. This procedure is done to identify a disease. It can also check the condition of your nerves, muscle, or both. Learn how to care for your incision after the procedure.

Helpful information on how to care for yourself during and after treatment for non-Hodgkin lymphoma.