Effect of implementing nursing care protocol about acute lung injury on patients’ outcomes

Aly Mohammed, Mona; Anwar Abdel-Aziz, Mervat; Saad Shaker Soliman, Manal

doi:10.21608/ejhc.2020.160895

Effect of implementing nursing care protocol about acute lung injury on patients’ outcomes

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Assistant Professor in Critical Care & Emergency nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assuit University, Egypt

² Assistant Professor in Critical Care & Emergency Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assuit University, Egypt.

³ Lecturer, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Fayoum University, Egypt.

10.21608/ejhc.2020.160895

Abstract

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

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