The Challenge. The Evidence. The Solution. Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) remains a serious clinical issue in UK ICUs with NHS England data estimating 3,0006,000 deaths per year and treatment costs of 10,00020,000 What are the diagnostic criteria for ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP)? What are Ventilator Associated Pneumonias Ventilator Associated Events and How to Reduce Their Prevalence in Your Hospital Vapotherm Dr. Abhishek Shukla discussed the concept of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP), a serious infection that can occur in patients who are on mechanical ventilation. He explained that ventilators are vital in preventing hypoxic