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Your child had a procedure called inguinal hernia repair. These are instructions for caring for your child following the surgery.

You have been discharged with an indwelling urinary catheter (also called a Foley catheter). A catheter is a thin, flexible tube. An indwelling urinary catheter has two parts. These instructions will help you care for your catheter and prevent infection.

You were shown how to flush and care for your tube in the hospital. This sheet helps you remember the steps when you are at home.

You are going home with a feeding tube in place. If you normally take any medicines by mouth, you will need to take them through your feeding tube. You can make this easier by calling your pharmacist to see whether any of your medicines are available in liquid form. If they are, ask that your prescriptions be filled with liquid medicines.

Injection pens are popular because they are easy to use. Learn how to give yourself medicine using an injection pen.

Some COPD medicines are taken using a device called an inhaler. The inhaler helps you take a measured dose of medicine into your lungs. Not all inhalers work the same way. Have your healthcare provider show you how to use and care for the type of inhaler you're given.

Your child will most likely have at least one inhaled type of asthma medicine. Which type depends on the kind of medicine they take or on their age and preference. Learn more about the devices and how they work.

If your child is having trouble swallowing food or liquid safely, a feeding tube may be needed. This is a special tube used to put liquid food or medicine straight into your child's stomach or intestine. It may be used if your child can't take enough food or liquid by mouth for proper growth.

To help your doctor look for the cause of fertility issues, you will have an evaluation. It will include a medical history, physical exam, and some basic tests. If needed, your doctor may also suggest procedures. These allow them to look at your reproductive organs.