Impact of the Early Use of High Flow Nasal Cannula in Patients With Post-traumatic Lung Contusion, a Randomized Clinical Trial

Impact of the Early Use of High Flow Nasal Cannula in Patients With Post-traumatic Lung Contusion, a Randomized Clinical Trial

We hypothesize that early and continuous administration of oxygen via high flow nasal cannula in patients with lung contusion and non-severe acute lung injury might reduce the incidence of intubation and hold the deterioration of pulmonary functions.

Inclusion Criteria:

Willing and able to provide written informed consent prior to performing study procedures, currently hospitalized and requiring medical care for blunt chest trauma, within 24h of trauma

Exclusion Criteria:

• face trauma or surgery, airway obstruction, known to have chronic chest condition