Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) and Ventilator Associated Events (VAE) represent major patient safety challenges in mechanically ventilated patients, particularly in critical care settings. VAP Prevention: A Guide to Reducing ICU Infections Ibrahim Alabbad posted on the topic LinkedIn Are risk factors and impact of prevention strategies the same for early and late onset VAP? ESICM Ventilator associated pneumonia: mechanisms, an appraisal of current therapies and the role for inhaled antibiotics in prevention and treatment Respiratory Medicine