On this World Pneumonia Day, we shine a light on Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP), a critical concern in intensive care units. Understanding the risks and causes of VAP is essential for improving VENTILATOR ASSOCIATED PNEUMONIA Ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) is pneumonia that develops 48 hours or longer after mechanical ventilation is given by means of an endotracheal tube or Dr. Aditya Rana ()? is a lung infection that can cause serious health complications, especially in patients with weakened immune systems. When a patient is Ventilator associated pneumonia: The central role of transcolonization ScienceDirect