Preventing ventilatorassociated pneumonia by non pharmacological interventions strictly indicate IMV & maintain as short as possible develop evidence based VAP prevention bundles tailored to local conditions enhance hand hygiene compliance 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 Evidence based strategies to prevent ventilator associated pneumonia Ventilator associated pneumonia: pathobiological heterogeneity and diagnostic challenges Nature Communications