Ventilator associated Pneumonia Basics VAP CDC Strategies to prevent ventilator associated : Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology Frontiers Oral care medications for the prevention and treatment of ventilator associated pneumonia in intensive care unit Dr.Temp's Hospital Acquired Infection Control Measures in South Africa 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.