Discharge Instructions for Newborn Jaundice

Jaundice happens when your baby's liver is still immature. The liver can't help the body get rid of enough bilirubin. Bilirubin is a substance found in the red blood cells. It can build up in the blood after your baby is born. This is part of the normal breakdown of red blood cells. But if bilirubin levels become too high and are not treated, they can harm your baby's developing brain and nervous system.

Discharge Instructions for Nerve/Muscle Biopsy

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.

Discharge Instructions for Nephrectomy (Child)

Your child had a nephrectomy. His or her kidney was taken out because it wasn’t working properly. It was putting your child at risk of future problems, such as dangerous infections or high blood pressure. Now your child can live a normal, healthy life with one kidney. Here’s what you’ll need to know about caring for your child after surgery.

Discharge Instructions for Nephrectomy

You had a procedure called a nephrectomy to remove a kidney because one of your kidneys was not working correctly or because there was a tumor. You can live a normal, healthy life with one kidney.