Full article: Management of ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) caused by resistant gram negative bacteria: which is the best strategy to treat? Dr. Abhishek Shukla discussed the concept of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP), a serious infection that can occur in patients who are on mechanical ventilation. He explained that ventilators are vital in preventing hypoxic Category: Healthcare Associated Infections GNSH 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 Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (Chapter 35) Case Studies in Adult Intensive Care Medicine Ventilator associated Pneumonia Basics VAP CDC