Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) Definition, Risk Factors, Pathogenesis, Preventive Measures Ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) is a type of pneumonia that develops at least 48 hours after a patient was intubated and placed on the mechanical ventilator. It's a preventable lung infection that can What Is VAP? Impact of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia in Critical Care Vitaltec Ventilator associated pneumonia: pathobiological heterogeneity and diagnostic challenges Nature Communications Early molecular markers of ventilator associated pneumonia in bronchoalveolar lavage in preterm infants Pediatric Research Ventilator Associated Pneumonia Medicine Question Bank