Download Free Patient Education Materials Make an Appointment Ask a Question Find a Doctor There are a number of written materials to support patient education at National Jewish Health. They include Understanding Booklets, Med Facts, Test Facts, Medication handouts and more. Some of these materials are also available in Spanish. You are welcome to download some of these materials in pdf form. To search for another topic, enter a keyword into the space provided, or select from the topics in the drop-down menu below. COVID-19 Patient Education Materials Learn more about COVID-19 and how it affects specific health conditions in these printable patient education materials. Download COVID-19 Materials Type of Document Filter All Med Facts Test Facts Understanding Booklets Spanish Keyword Search: Esophageal Surgery Perioperative Information Esophageal Surgery Perioperative Information You will receive instructions by our office staff regarding where to go and what time to be there for your surgery. You may be called the night before by the anesthesiologist. Print PDF Print PDF Cardiac MRI Cardiac MRI Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an advanced medical imaging technique that does not use x-rays or radiation. Instead it uses a strong magnetic field, radio waves, and a computer. This creates very clear pictures of internal body structures. A cardiac MRI is performed to help evaluate the structures and function of the heart, valves and major blood vessels. The MRI image offers unique information to help your doctor better plan your treatment and care. Print PDF Print PDF MRI Abdomen With or Without Contrast MRI Abdomen With or Without Contrast Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an advanced medical imaging technique that does not use x-rays or radiation. Instead it uses a strong magnetic field, radio waves, and a computer. This creates very clear pictures of internal body structures. An MRI is used to examine soft tissues like organs, muscles, tendons, & blood vessels in many parts of the body. This includes areas of the brain, spine, abdomen, chest, pelvis, and joints (like knees and shoulders). The MRI image offers unique information to help your doctor better plan your treatment and care. Print PDF Print PDF MRI Enterography MRI Enterography Your doctor has suggested you have an MR Enterography as part of the evaluation at National Jewish Health. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an advanced medical imaging technique that does not use x-ray or radiation. Instead it uses a strong magnetic field, radio waves, and a computer to create detailed images of internal body structures. Print PDF Print PDF MRI With or Without Contrast MRI With or Without Contrast Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an advanced medical imaging technique that does not use x-rays or radiation. Print PDF Print PDF MRA With or Without Contrast MRA With or Without Contrast An MRA is Magnetic Resonance Angiography done using the MRI scanner. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an advanced medical imaging technique that does not use x-rays or radiation. Instead it uses a strong magnetic field, radio waves, and a computer. This creates very clear pictures of internal body structures. An MRA is used to obtain detailed images of blood vessels and blood flow. Print PDF Print PDF MRI Intravenous Contrast MRI Intravenous Contrast Your health care provider has requested an MRI scan be performed with the injection of a contrast agent into the body. Print PDF Print PDF MetALLS Patch Skin Testing MetALLS Patch Skin Testing Patch skin testing is a method of placing small amounts of different substances on the skin for 2 days, and examining the skin for a reaction for several days after. A positive reaction is red, raised, and often itchy. This method helps to diagnose a metal or cement allergy, and will help your doctor identify the best treatment for you. Print PDF Print PDF Small Cell Lung Cancer Small Cell Lung Cancer Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is less common and a faster growing type of lung cancer. SCLC affects 15% of all lung cancer patients. SCLC is the most aggressive type of lung cancer. It may be treated with chemotherapy and radiation. SCLC has two stages: limited stage and extensive stage. Print PDF Print PDF Colonoscopy Colonoscopy Your doctor has suggested that you have a colonoscopy as part of your evaluation at National Jewish Health. A colonoscopy allows the doctor to look inside the colon, or large intestine, using a small flexible tube. Your doctor may also do a biopsy and remove any polyps (small growths) he/she finds during the procedure. Print PDF Print PDF Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE) Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE) A Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE) is an ultrasound of your heart. During a TEE an ultrasound probe is placed through your mouth into your esophagus. The ultrasound shows the structures and functions of the heart muscle and heart valves from different angles. It does this by using sound waves. Print PDF Print PDF BRAVO® pH Monitoring BRAVO® pH Monitoring This study measures the amount of esophageal reflux you have. Gastroesophageal reflux is the backward flow or reflux of food and acid from the stomach into the esophagus. The esophagus is the tube that takes food from your mouth into your stomach. A BRAVO pH monitoring study will help identify if you have increased amounts of reflux and if it is causing your symptoms. Print PDF Print PDF Bronchoscopy Testing for Adults Bronchoscopy Testing for Adults A bronchoscopy allows the doctor to look inside the airways in the lungs. Print PDF Print PDF Esophagoscopy Gastroscopy Duodenoscopy (EGD) Esophagoscopy Gastroscopy Duodenoscopy (EGD) An EGD allows the doctor to look inside the esophagus, stomach and small intestine. These are the upper portions of your digestive system. You will be sedated for this procedure so it will not be uncomfortable. Your doctor will use a small flexible tube, starting at your mouth, to see inside your body. Print PDF Print PDF |< < 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 > >|