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. Updated Guidelines for Management of Hospital Acquired Ventilator Associated Pneumonia Infectious Disease Advisor 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 ScienceDirect Strategies to Prevent Ventilator Associated Pneumonia in Neonates Clinics in Perinatology Preventing Ventilator Associated Pneumonia ( VAP ) : * Head of the bed elevation : maintain the head of the bed elevated ( 30 40 ) * Daily sedation interruptions and assessment