VAP = Ventilator Associated Pneumonia Think it in any ventilated patient with: Fever Purulent secretions New infiltrate on CXR Worsening oxygenation Prevention Head elevation Vap Acronym Ventilator Acquired Pneumonia Lung Stock Illustration 2725534863 Shutterstock VAP, VAC, IVAC and Ventilator Associated Events: The Need for Objectivity for Surveillance SAVE THIS for your next respiratory exam! Understanding pneumonia and VAP (Ventilator Associated Pneumonia) is high yield for both clinicals and the NCLEX. Let's break down the must know facts: THE GOLDEN What does VAP mean? VENTILATOR ASSOCIATED PNEUMONIA (VAP) Lung infection in patients on mechanical ventilation for > 48 hours. A subset of HAP. Kindly share it with others if you enjoyed it. #vap #mechanicalventilation #rtstudent #futurerrt #be_anRT