The Vexing Problem of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia: Observations on Pathophysiology, Public Policy, and Clinical Science Richard H Kallet, 2015 Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) is a serious lung infection that occurs in patients on mechanical ventilation for over 48 hours. It is often caused by bacteria entering the lungs through the ventilator, leading Intubated patient? Elevate. Clean. Assess. Prevent. That's how you stop Ventilator Associated Pneumonia. Simple interventions = lifesaving outcomes = NCLEX points #rnpreetinderkaur #nextstepnursingclasses #nursingnotes #futurern #nclex Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) EMCrit Project