The use of biomarkers in the diagnosis and management of emergency medical conditions

Authors

  • Ahmed Amin Aljefri Department of Emergency Medicine, Al Thager Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
  • Mazen Saud Alharthi College of Medicine, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
  • Farhan Mufarreh Almadari Department of Otolaryngology, Khamis Mushait Maternity and Children Hospital, Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia
  • Hassan Abdualmohsin Alazwari Department of General Surgery, King Faisal Hospital, Mecca, Saudi Arabia
  • Zafer Ali Alshahrani Department of Emergency Medicine, Armed Forces Hospital Southern Region, Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia
  • Abdullah Abdulelah Alanazi Department of Emergency Medicine, Al Iman General Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • Afnan Qasem Al Gadani My Modern Clinic, Sabt Al Alaya, Saudi Arabia
  • Ahmed Ali Aljawad College of Medicine, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
  • Faris Mohammed Qattan College of Medicine, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
  • Abdulrahman Hassan Shuraym College of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • Aisha Nour Almutary College of Medicine, Almaarefa University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20233854

Keywords:

Biomarkers, Emergency medicine, Cardiovascular emergencies, Procalcitonin, Artificial intelligence

Abstract

The use of biomarkers in emergency situations represents a change in modern healthcare. This review examines their impact in emergencies focusing on how they improve the accuracy of diagnoses, provide insights into prognosis and aid in treatment decisions. Notably troponins (I and T) are effective in diagnosing myocardial infarction enabling targeted interventions and risk assessment for cardiovascular emergencies. In cases of sepsis procalcitonin helps distinguish infections and influences decisions about therapy, which is crucial for global efforts against resistance. S100B, a biomarker used in emergencies assists in prioritizing cases of brain injury. To prevent harm, serum markers like creatinine and cystatin C guide interventions for hepatic emergencies. For trauma and hematological emergencies D dimer and lactate provide prognostic information. Ongoing research is exploring biomarkers well as the integration of artificial intelligence offering promising advancements for the future. The clinical significance of biomarkers highlights a commitment to approaches that contribute to the ever-evolving field of emergency medicine and ultimately enhance patient care.

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Published

2023-12-20

How to Cite

Aljefri, A. A., Alharthi, M. S., Almadari, F. M., Alazwari, H. A., Alshahrani, Z. A., Alanazi, A. A., Al Gadani, A. Q., Aljawad, A. A., Qattan, F. M., Shuraym, A. H., & Almutary, A. N. (2023). The use of biomarkers in the diagnosis and management of emergency medical conditions. International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, 11(1), 521–525. https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20233854

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 1 (2024): January 2024

Section

Review Articles