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: A lung infection that can occur in people who are on mechanical ventilation, On this World Pneumonia Day, we shine a light on Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP), a critical concern in intensive care units. Understanding the risks and causes of VAP is essential for improving A Randomized Trial of Diagnostic Techniques for Ventilator Associated Pneumonia New England Journal of Medicine