A Predominant Cause of Recurrence of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia in Patients with COVID 19 Are Relapses Today's Topic: Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) Prevention Preventing VAP is crucial in mechanically ventilated patients to reduce morbidity, shorten ICU stays, and improve overall outcomes. TMC Exam Tip: Be prepared Preventive bundle approach decreases the incidence of ventilator associated pneumonia in newborn infants Journal of Perinatology Comprehensive VAP Infection Control Strategies Vitaltec Ventilator Associated Pneumonia Control Solutions Preventing Ventilator Associated Pneumonia ( VAP ) : * Head of the bed elevation : maintain the head of the bed elevated ( 30 40 ) * Daily sedation interruptions and assessment Evidence based strategies to prevent ventilator associated pneumonia