Troponin as a Prognostic Factor of Brain Injury in Military Field Hospitals

Trauma is one of the leading causes of death in many countries. Almost every day we in trauma centers are confronted by various civil traumatic injuries. Among them, head trauma can result in some major chronic disabilities. Every year, many people, especially young men, are involved in car accidents, falling or occupational traumas which lead to brain injuries. Moderate to severe head trauma could impose permanent sequels such as paraplegia, quadriplegia, or other severe neurological disorders, which may result in a large socioeconomic burden.