Ventilator associated pneumonia: A lung infection that can occur in people who are on mechanical ventilation, Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) is a serious lung infection that occurs in patients on mechanical ventilation for over 48 hours. It is often caused by bacteria entering the lungs through the ventilator, leading Ventilators save livesbut they also carry risks like ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP). Even closed systems need proper care and maintenance. Switch to WikiPouch https: t.co sbSXgK2ij5 #Ventilator #ICUCare #VAP #HospitalInfection We're helping shape the future of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) surveillance. The national Infection in Critical Care Quality Improvement Programme (ICCQIP) is expanding its work, and we're forming a new IPS working group The PROPHY VAP Trial: Ceftriaxone to Prevent VAP in Patients with Acute Brain Injury REBEL EM Emergency Medicine Blog Seven strategies to prevent VAP: a look at the evidence Today's Hospitalist