Ventilator associated pneumonia VAP PPTX Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) EMCrit Project 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. Risk Factors, Pathogens, and Outcomes of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia in Non Cardiac Surgical Patients: A Retrospective Analysis