Ventilator associated events: From surveillance to optimizing management ScienceDirect Which intervention helps prevent ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP)? Monitoring Ventilator Associated Events: Slide Presentation Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality The best infection prevention strategy isn't a broad spectrum antibioticit's removing the Foley forgotten on yesterday's rounds. Healthcare associated infections like CAUTI, CLABSI, and VAEs drive massive excess mortality and cost. Prevention requires a Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP): Prevention Matter Small preventive measures can make a BIG difference in critical care. Prevent infection. Protect lungs. Save lives. #VAP #MechanicalVentilation #RespiratoryTherapy #CriticalCare File:VAE, VAP and PNEU Definition Changes for 2015.webm Wikimedia Commons