Monitoring Ventilator Associated Events: Slide Presentation Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Research Spotlight Ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among intensive care unit infections. Despite various preventive measures, the incidence of Healthcare Infection Society Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) EMCrit Project Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP): Prevention Matters VAP is a serious lung infection that can develop in patients on mechanical ventilation for more than 48 hours. Early prevention and proper care can significantly