Ventilator associated pneumonia in the icu PPTX How to approach and treat VAP in ICU patients BMC Infectious Diseases Springer Nature Link Evidence Based Practices to Prevent Ventilator Associated Pneumonia in an Intensive Care Unit in Bangladesh Ventilator Associated Pneumonia Amikacin for Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (AMIKINHAL trial) Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) is a serious ICU risk but it can be prevented with the right care. Key risk factors: prolonged ventilation, poor oral hygiene, improper positioning, and contaminated equipment.