What are Ventilator Associated Pneumonias Ventilator Associated Events and How to Reduce Their Prevalence in Your Hospital Vapotherm What is VAP?, Ventilator Associated Pneumonia is a lung infection that develops 48 hours or more after endotracheal intubation. It increases ventilator days, costs, and mortality., The Power of VAP Children's Hospital Pittsburgh PREVENTION Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP)