Frontiers Oral care medications for the prevention and treatment of ventilator associated pneumonia in intensive care unit VENTILATOR = LIFE SUPPORT but also VAP RISK. Up to 20% of ventilated patients >48 hrs develop VAP. Mortality? Can reach 50%. Here's what actually matters in ICU rounds Prevention of ventilator associated pneumonia HKMJ VAP suspicion is easy but whats the BEST diagnostic tool? TMC + ICU clinicians dont miss this one. #RespiratoryTherapy #RTTok #VAP #TMCExam #NBRC 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