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.
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need for intubation and mechanical ventilation within 28 days of randomization.
Timeframe: 3 months