Research suggests nurses may be unaware of VAP guidelines Category: Healthcare Associated Infections GNSH Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) in Neurocritical Patients: The Hidden Dialog of Brain and Infection 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. Diagnosis, management and treatment of nosocomial pneumonia in ICU Serene