Strategies in the prevention of ventilator associated pneumonia Diego J. Maselli, Marcos I. Restrepo, 2011 British Journal of Nursing Does oral care with chlorhexidine reduce ventilator associated pneumonia in mechanically ventilated adults? British Journal of Nursing 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 Ventilator Associated Pneumonia After Cardiac Arrest and Prevention Strategies: A Narrative Review 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