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Presented by:
Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania
Welcome to the Traumatic Brain Injury Video Library as presented by the Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania.
These video programs are designed to inform citizens about the latest treatments for Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI). These videos are important assets for TBI patients and discharge planners, with information on all aspects of TBI.
The most popular videos among patients and the families of TBI victims are the videos about choosing a rehabilitation center and the symptoms of TBI from medical professionals.
BIAPA is an affiliate of the Brain Injury Association
of America, offering information to families, leading the way in
public affairs, and providing education to the general public to
increase prevention and acceptance.
Contact BIAPA at 2400 Park Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17110; 717-657-3601.
The information provided on these videos is for educational purposes only and is not intended in any way to be a substitute for professional medical advice. This is not and does not constitute a medical diagnosis or advisory service whatsoever.
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| Choosing a Rehab Facility |
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with Joanne Finegan, MSA, CTRS
What does one look for in a rehabilitation center following a traumatic brain injury? This video explains how to choose a rehab center, and details the treatment one should expect in a rehab hospital. The information is provided by Joanne Finnegan, MSA, CTRS, who is CEO of ReMed Recovery Care Centers, and a board member of the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.
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| Navigating the Brain Anatomy and Function |
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with David Lenrow, M.D.
In this video, David Lenrow, M.D., walks viewers through the structure of the brain anatomy, and what functions are controlled by the different parts of the brain. Dr. Lenrow is on the staff of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and a faculty member of the University of Pennsylvania Medical School.
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| What is the Job of the Brain? |
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with David Lenrow, M.D.
This video, which is an interview with David Lenrow, M.D., explains the primary job of the brain, and how it affects and controls different parts of the body. Dr. Lenrow is on staff at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and is a faculty member of the University of Pennsylvania Medical School.
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with David Lenrow, M.D.
This video, an interview with David Lenrow, M.D., explains the effects of a TBI injury, and points out the differences of the various categories of traumatic brain injury - mild, moderate and severe. Dr. Lenrow, who is on staff at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and a faculty member of the University of Pennsylvania Medical School, point out that even a "mild" TBI can adversely affect the day-to-day functioning of a person
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| Traumatic Brain Injury: Diagnosis |
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with David Lenrow, M.D.
In this video, David Lenrow, M.D., explains how and when a traumatic brain injury is diagnosed and treated. Dr. Lenrow, who is on staff at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and a faculty member of the University of Pennsylvania Medical School, also explains why it is sometimes difficult to diagnose a traumatic brain injury.
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with Joanne Finegan, MSA, CTRS
This video, an interview with Joanne Finnegan, MSA, CTRS, points out the role of family members in the treatment and recovery of a patient with TBI. Finnegan is CEO of ReMed Recovery Care Centers, and a board member of the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
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| TBI: What Families Need to Know |
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with Joanne Finegan, MSA, CTRS
This video, featuring an interview with Joanne Finnegan, MSA, CTRS, outines what information a family will need from the time a loved one is diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) to when the patient is discharged. Finnegan is CEO of ReMed Recovery Care Centers, and a board member of the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.
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| What Happens When a Brain Injury Occurs? |
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with David Lenrow, M.D.
In this video, David Lenrow, M.D., talks about the physical aspects of a traumatic brain injury. Dr. Lenrow, who is on staff of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and a faculty member of the University of Pennsylvania Medical School, explains the differences between penetrating and closed head injuries.
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with David Lenrow, M.D.
In this video, David Lenrow, M.D., describes what symptoms to look for in a TBI patient. Dr. Lenrow, who is on staff of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and a faculty member of the University of Pennsylvania Medical School, explains the symptoms associated with a mild brain injury, including headaches, confusion and difficulty with thinking skills leading to frustration.
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