Objective To study an effective treatment of severe thoracic and abdominal injury accompanied with acute respiratory distress syndromes (ARDS).Methods Emergency treatments of 32 patients with severe thoracic and abdominal trauma accompanied with ARDS were retrospectively analyzed.Results All of the 32 patients had severe thoracic and abdominal injury,ribs fracture or pulmonary contuson.Anti-shock treatment,reasonable supplemental blood volume,rational mechanical ventilation and emergency operation were performed.Twenty-six patients were cured,and 6 died,with mortality 18.75%.Conclusions Early diagnosis,timely anti-shock treatment,early treatment for thoracic and abdominal injury and correct mechanical ventilation are essential for treating thoracic and abdominal trauma accompanied by ARDS,and is also an effective method for reducing mortality.