Clinical value of S100B in detecting intracranial injury in elderly patients with mild traumatic brain injury.

Elderly patients, defined as patients older than 65 years of age, with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) (Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) of 13-15) represent a large proportion of patients visiting the Emergency Department (ED) [1 –3]. Furthermore, patients 65 years of age or older have the highest rates of both TBI-related hospitalization and deaths [1]. It is an increasing public health concern as the elderly population continues to grow.

Source: Injury - January 8, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Juliette A.L. Santing, Joella H. Hopman, Rolf J. Verheul, Joukje van der Naalt, Crispijn L. van den Brand, Korn é Jellema Tags: Review Source Type: research