The role of neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) in the detection of blast lung injury in a military population

Raised NGAL correlated with increased severity of injury (worse survival probability i.e. TRISS and low pH) in both patient groups. There was an inverse correlation between admission NGAL and a marker of blast lung injury (low P/F ratio) at 24 h in blast injured group but not GSW group that warrants further investigation.