VAP Ventilator Associated Pneumonia Preventions Ventilator Acquired Pneumonia VAP Preventions Preventing Ventilator Associated Pneumonia ( VAP ) : * Head of the bed elevation : maintain the head of the bed elevated ( 30 40 ) * Daily sedation interruptions and assessment Ventilator associated events: From surveillance to optimizing management Journal of Intensive Medicine An in depth look at ventilator associated pneumonia in trauma patients and efforts to increase bundle compliance, education and documentation in a surgical trauma critical care unit American Journal of Infection Control Preventing Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) Risks Respiratory Therapy Zone posted on the topic LinkedIn