SAVE THIS for your next respiratory exam! Understanding pneumonia and VAP (Ventilator Associated Pneumonia) is high yield for both clinicals and the NCLEX. Let's break down the must know facts: THE GOLDEN Vap Acronym Ventilator Acquired Pneumonia Lung Stock Illustration 2725534863 Shutterstock Ventilator Associated Pneumonia Critical Care Clinics VAP = Ventilator Associated Pneumonia Think it in any ventilated patient with: Fever Purulent secretions New infiltrate on CXR Worsening oxygenation Prevention Head elevation