The potential value of the protein S-100B level as a criterion for hyperbaric oxygen treatment and prognostic marker in carbon monoxide poisoned patients.

What Researchers Did

Researchers presented two case reports to explore the potential of S-100B protein levels as a marker for carbon monoxide poisoning severity and hyperbaric oxygen therapy indication.

What They Found

In two case reports, S-100B protein levels appeared to correlate with carbon monoxide-induced brain injury. These findings suggest S-100B values might assist in selecting patients for hyperbaric oxygen therapy and predicting short- and long-term outcomes.

Canadian Relevance

This study has no direct Canadian connection.

Study Limitations

A major limitation is that this study is based on only two case reports, which limits the generalizability of the findings.