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 REGARD VAP ICU REACH Special Feature: Prevention of Ventilator Associated Clinician.com 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. Evaluation of a bundle approach for the prophylaxis of ventilator associated pneumonia: A retrospective single center Study