Acute lung injury in trauma patient associated with pernicious values. Cardiopulmonary, neurological, gastrointestinal, and urinary, complications can be potentially avoidable. Therefore, implementing nursing protocol for this patient help prevent complications, promote faster recovery.

Aim:

Identify the effect of implementing nursing care protocol on acute lung injury patients' outcomes.

Method:

Quasi experimental research design was used on 80 patients (study and control groups). This study was carried out in trauma intensive care unit at Assiut university hospital.

Tools:

Modified patient assessment sheet, Systemic Assessment Observation Check List and patients’ outcomes Assessment sheet.

Results:

Lower complications, length of stay and mechanical ventilator days and better respiratory mechanics among studied group subjects than control group.

Conclusion:

Nursing care protocol help in reducing length of stay and improving patient outcomes.

Recommendations:

Planning educational programs for the critical care nurses with manual booklet about nursing care protocol for acute lung injury patient is required.