Ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) GPnotebook VAE Is the New VAP Respiratory Therapy Obstetric Postoperative Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis Guidelines Prisma Health Academics 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. Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) EMCrit Project