Monday Nov 15, 2021
The early days after a brain injury
In this first episode of Brain Injury Bites, Brooke Trotter shares what happened the night his life changed forever after being hit by a car in Manchester.
Joined by co-host Ashwini Kamath — a solicitor and brain injury advocate — Brooke talks about the immediate aftermath of his traumatic brain injury and the early days that followed.
Together, they explore:
- The night of Brooke’s accident
- What happens during the “golden hour” after trauma
- How his family were told, and their emotional response
- His time in intensive care, waking from a coma, and the Glasgow Coma Scale
- Early advice for loved ones supporting someone with a brain injury
Brooke and Ashwini reflect on the raw early moments after a brain injury, from family trauma and hospital care to the importance of asking questions and looking after yourself as a carer.
Whether you’re living with a brain injury, supporting someone who is, or want to better understand the journey, this episode lays the foundation for what’s to come.
Chapter Markers
00:00 – Welcome to Brain Injury Bites
02:26 – Brooke’s Story
09:46 – How Brooke’s Family Coped
13:30 – Brooke’s Treatment and Recovery
18:06 – Early Advice After a Brain Injury
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