About this episode

Mary Grace Dunham discusses Brayden's recovery journey in the PICU, highlighting emotional milestones and family moments.

Mary Grace Dunham, PICU charge nurse at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, reflects on Brayden’s early signs of recovery, noting how remarkable it was that he could track movement and engage with the team despite a traumatic brain injury. The conversation turns emotional as his family recalls the first time he spoke again—simply asking for a chip—an ordinary moment that felt extraordinary in his journey back. Together, they highlight the subtle but powerful milestones that signaled hope and healing in the PICU.

People in this episode

Guest: Mary Grace Dunham

Topics covered

• recovery
• traumatic brain injury
• milestones
• hope
• healing
• PICU

Keywords

• PICU
• recovery
• traumatic brain injury
• milestones
• hope
• healing
• family

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital

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