Diagnosing Intracranial Hemorrhage with Mild Head Injury

An observational study has found that the presence of elevated S100B protein levels in the bloodstream could be a definitive indicator of intracranial bleeding and could be trusted in evaluating treatment options. Researchers from two hospitals in Vienna, the Trauma Hospital Meidling and the Donauspital, have compiled their joint findings in the latest issue of the Journal of Neurosurgery, following a long-term data collection period involving elderly patients tested for various forms of head trauma. If blood was drawn within three hours of the injury, initial detection was found reliable enough to guide diagnosis. The lead researcher of the study explained, “We undertook the study with the aim to reduce the workload of medical staff and costs as well as the radiation burden in the management of patients with mild head injuries. We are confident that this study will prove to be useful in achieving these aims.” To learn more about this study, click here.