Utilization of protocols of care in the ICU can potentially improve the care of the critically ill patient, by
improve patients' outcomes. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of implementing nursing care protocol
on the incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia in the Intensive Care Unit at Tanta Emergency hospital.
Materials and Method: The study was conducted in anesthesia and Emergency ICU at Tanta University Hospital,
Tanta, Egypt. Data collection was extended from June 2009 to the end of March 2010. The sample of the study was
consisted of two subjects (patients and nurses) A convenience sample of 60 adult mechanical ventilated patient for
longer than 24 hours and fulfilling the inclusive criteria were included, and divided into three equal groups