One small step in VAP care can save a life , Prevention is always better than ICU complications @#vap #vapprevention #icu #icunurse #criticalcare, nurselife nursingreels icuawareness patientcare, 5 Nursing strategies to prevent ventilator associated pneumonia Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) Made Easy! What is VAP? A breakdown of the fatal infection OralKleen ()? is a lung infection that can cause serious health complications, especially in patients with weakened immune systems. When a patient is 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.