Today's Topic: Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) VAP is a type of pneumonia that develops 48 hours or more after intubation and mechanical ventilation. Why It Happens: Bacteria enter the 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. Hospital Acquired and Ventilator Associated Pneumonia Oncohema Key Learn about ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) The spectrum of pneumonia among intubated neonates in the neonatal intensive care unit Journal of Perinatology