Dysphagia Bedside Swallow Exam

A bedside swallow exam is a test to see if you have dysphagia. Dysphagia is trouble swallowing. It can lead to serious problems, such as lung infection.

What is delirium?

Delirium is a sudden change in a person's mental state that fluctuates over short periods of time. Read on to learn more.

Urostomy: Staying Healthy

You've just had a urostomy to provide a new way for pee to drain from your body. Follow the tips on this sheet to learn how to stay healthy and help prevent problems.

Urostomy: Caring for Your Stoma

After a urostomy, you'll have to care for your stoma and the skin around it. Here is information for checking, cleaning, and protecting your stoma.

What Is a Urostomy?

Urostomy is surgery that provides a new way for the body to get rid of urine. It's done when the bladder is diseased or damaged. The surgeon brings part of the urinary tract or some of the digestive tract through the abdominal wall. Learn about the different ways a urostomy can be done.