Procedural and Educational Interventions to Reduce Ventilator Associated Pneumonia Rate and Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infection Rate Scott P. Kellie, Michael J. Scott, Rodrigo Cavallazzi, Tim L. Wiemken, Linda Goss, Deanna Parker, Ventilator associated pneumonia: mechanisms, an appraisal of current therapies and the role for inhaled antibiotics in prevention and treatment Respiratory Medicine Ventilator associated pneumonia BJA Education Today's Topic: Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) Prevention Preventing VAP is crucial in mechanically ventilated patients to reduce morbidity, shorten ICU stays, and improve overall outcomes. TMC Exam Tip: Be prepared Ventilator Associated Pneumonia in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit: Characterizing the Problem and Implementing a Sustainable Solution The Journal of Pediatrics