STUDY OF SERUM ALBUMIN, FIBRINOGEN, AND TRANSFERRIN AS PROGNOSTIC MARKERS IN HEAD INJURY PATIENTS

Abstract

Introduction: Head injury is a global issue as a result of industry and transportation development that causes a large number of accident victims. Head injury still constitutes a serious health problem nowadays. The number of incidents, level of disability, and mortality rate are still high 75- 80% of the total number of head injury are mild, moderate, and severe.
Aim and Objectives: To study the role of serum albumin, fibrinogen and transferrin as prognostic markers in Head injury.
Methods: Clinically diagnosed Head injury patients and admitted to Neurosurgery department at the National Institute of Medical Science & Research, Jaipur. Blood sample was taken within 24 hrs. as per protocol.
Results: The severity of head injury with Glasgow coma scale (GCS). The status of the parameters compared as well as their association and role in prognosis analyzed.
Conclusion: Serum albumin, fibrinogen and transferrin can become useful biomarkers in predicting outcomes in patients with Head injuries.