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 Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Therapeutic Strategies for Ventilator associated Pneumonia Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology Understanding NHSN VAE Definitions for Ventilator Patients Mahesh Madhu Ragini posted on the topic LinkedIn Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) Time of Care Criteria used for the diagnosis of VAP. Adapted from the European Download Scientific Diagram