Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) VAP is a subtype of hospital acquired pneumonia or Nosocomial pneumonia which occur in people who are receiving mechanical ventilation. It develops more than 48 hours after tracheal Ventilator associated pneumonia Wikipedia https: zurl.co X6yMZ #VisualAbstract Diagnostic criteria exist for a first ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) episode, but not for recurrences. Using the Delphi method, 36 European experts defined four VAP recurrence entitiesrelapse, persistent 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