S100 biomarkers in patients with traumatic brain injury

Henriette Beyer, Peter Biberthaler, Viktoria Bogner-Flatz

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Abstract

S100B is may complement the diagnostic tool set for mild TBI. Under certain circumstances the S100B measurement can replace a traditional CT imaging scan in suspected TBI. During longer hospitalization, S100B levels can provide insights regarding patient progression and outcome. Increased S100B concentration does not conclusively prove cerebral damage, but a physiological concentration in adult patients admitted with TBI does rule out cerebral damage with sufficient certainty. In an adult patient with a Glasgow Coma score of at least 14, presenting within 6 hours of head injury, guidelines suggest that an S100B level below 0.1 microgram/liter can prevent the need for a head CT scan.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationBiomarkers for Traumatic Brain Injury
PublisherElsevier
Pages155-167
Number of pages13
ISBN (Electronic)9780128163467
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2020

Keywords

  • Brain injury
  • S100B
  • TBI
  • biomarker
  • extracerebral source
  • half-life

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