Caring for Your Surgical Drain

Learn how to care for your surgical drain after returning home from your surgery. Also learn what warning signs to look for and who to call if they occur.

Check the Blood Flow in Your Arm

Learn how to check the blood flow in your arm. Good blood flow is important to your recovery after surgery. Also learn what warning signs to look for and who to call if they occur.

Check the Blood Flow in Your Leg

Learn how to check the blood flow in your leg. Good blood flow is important to your recovery after surgery. Also learn what warning signs to look for and who to call if they occur.

Removing Your Foley Catheter (Male)

Learn how to empty the Foley bag and remove the catheter after returning home from your surgery. Also learn what warning signs to look for and who to call if they occur.

Removing Your Foley Catheter (Female)

Learn how to empty the Foley bag and remove the catheter after returning home from your surgery. Also learn what warning signs to look for and who to call if they occur.

Caring for Your Suprapubic Catheter

Learn how to care for your suprapubic catheter after returning home from surgery. Also learn what warning signs to look for and who to call if they occur.

Using Your Crutches

Learn how to use your crutches to move around without having to put weight on your injured foot or leg.

Removing Your Pain Pump

Learn how to care for your pain pump after surgery and how to safely remove the pump when it is empty.

How to Give Yourself an Anticoagulant (Blood Thinner) Shot

Learn how to give yourself a shot to help prevent blood clots after surgery.