54. The Prevention of Deep Venous Thrombosis Inferior Vena Cava Filter Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) Time of Care Preventing Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) in ICU Smitha Sasidharan posted on the topic LinkedIn 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. Ventilator associated pneumonia: pathobiological heterogeneity and diagnostic challenges Nature Communications Evidence based strategies to prevent ventilator associated pneumonia