Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) is a serious ICU risk but it can be prevented with the right care. Key risk factors: prolonged ventilation, poor oral hygiene, improper positioning, and contaminated equipment. 5 Steps to Prevent VAP in ARDS Patients Respiratory Cram Blog VAP Ventilator Associated Pneumonia Preventions Ventilator Acquired Pneumonia VAP Preventions The Challenge. The Evidence. The Solution. Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) remains a serious clinical issue in UK ICUs with NHS England data estimating 3,0006,000 deaths per year and treatment costs of 10,00020,000 Ventilator associated pneumonia in adults: a narrative review Intensive Care Medicine Springer Nature Link Guideline for the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of paediatric ventilator associated pneumonia