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You had a procedure to insert a ventricular assist device (VAD). This device replaces the pumping action of your heart. Here's what you need to know about home care.

A wrist arthroscopy is a surgical procedure that helps the doctor diagnose and treat wrist problems, such as fractures, cysts, and ligament and cartilage tears.

Doctors commonly leave this drain within the abdominal cavity after surgery. It helps prevent swelling and reduces the risk for infection. The tube is held in place by a few stitches. It is covered with a bandage. Your doctor will remove the drain when he or she determines you no longer need it.

You had minimally invasive coronary bypass surgery. Here's what you need to know about home care.

You are going home with a central line. This is a tube put in a vein that leads to your heart. It provides medicine during your treatment. Because a central line has a high infection risk, you must take extra care. This sheet will help you remember what to do at home.

You are going home with a PICC line. Here's what you need to know to care for your PICC.

The epinephrine autoinjector is used to give yourself a shot during an emergency allergic reaction. Here's what you need to know.

Follow these helpful reminders on how to give yourself an intramuscular (IM) injection in your upper arm.

Here's what you need to know about caring for your child at home following an open splenectomy.