Ventilator associated Pneumonia Basics VAP CDC PROPHY VAP: Ceftriaxone to prevent early ventilator associated pneumonia The Bottom Line Ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP), a lung infection that develops in a person who is on a ventilator, can occur when germs enter through the tube and get into the patient's lungs. This is Which intervention helps prevent ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP)? Impact of VAP on hospital LoS, duration of MV, and all cause mortality Download Scientific Diagram