An in depth look at ventilator associated pneumonia in trauma patients and efforts to increase bundle compliance, education and documentation in a surgical trauma critical care unit American Journal of Infection Control Life in icu follow for more clinical tips Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) Definition: Pneumonia that develops 4872 hours after endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation. Common Causes Gram negative bacilli IPHIVAP The Bottom Line VAP) Driver Diagram