Library Resources
The Brain Injury Association of Minnesota offers access to a wide variety of information through its online article library and video library. If you would like more information than what's available below, please call us at 800-669-6442.
To use our online article library, choose an article from the following list. All articles are pdf documents and will open in a new window.
- Medical Aspects
About Brain Injury: A Guide to Brain Anatomy- Describes parts and functions of the brain
Anoxia (for the consumer)- Explains anoxia (interrupted supply of oxygen to the brain)
Anoxia (for the medical professional)- More technical article addressing anoxia/hypoxia
Chemical use after brain injury- Individuals who used chemicals in the past are likely to return to using following a brain injury
- Coma Information - While you were waiting
- Suggestions for families whose loved one are experiencing coma
Coma Stimulation- Sensory for the comatose patient
Concussion in Children: Signs and Symptoms of a Brain Injury- Important symptoms to watch for
Dealing Effectively with your Doctor- Tips compiled by people with brain injury and caregivers
Dealing with Medical Insurance- Tips to help you through the insurance maze
Dizziness- Describes possible causes of being dizzy
HELPS- A brief screening device for TBI
Imbalance- Medical explanation for balance difficulties
Long-Term Post-TBI Health Problems (TBI Consumer Report #1)- Research project results
Mild Brain Injury- Concussion, post-concussive syndrome
Post Traumatic Headache- Most common physical complaint post injury
Who Gets Brain Tumors and Why?- Fact sheet about brain tumors