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) VAP is a subtype of hospital acquired pneumonia or Nosocomial pneumonia which occur in people who are receiving mechanical ventilation. It develops more than 48 hours after tracheal What is VAP?, Ventilator Associated Pneumonia is a lung infection that develops 48 hours or more after endotracheal intubation. It increases ventilator days, costs, and mortality., The Power of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) What's Your Diagnosis? For every PG resident, understanding VAP is crucial for clinical practice. This video covers the diagnostic criteria, key clinical signs, and respiratory specimen