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

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

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 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.

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.

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

You are going home with a suprapubic catheter in place. Follow these steps to care for your catheter at home.

Biobrane (also called artificial skin) is a white stretchable dressing that covers the site of a burn wound. It is also used to cover the donor site if you have a skin graft. It will stay in place to protect your wound while it heals. You may do your normal activities with the Biobrane on your wound. Here are some general guidelines for home care.

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.

Your healthcare provider prescribed home IV or intravenous antibiotics for you. You were shown how to give your IV antibiotics in the hospital. This sheet helps you remember the steps when you’re at home.