Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) EMCrit Project Ventilator associated pneumonia biomarker evaluation (VIBE) study: protocol for a prospective, observational, case cohort study BMJ Open Flowchart of the study. Abbreviations and symbols: VAP, Download Scientific Diagram Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP): Stop ordering a culture and hoping for the best. The right respiratory sample, collected at the right time and reported with interpretation, changes treatment. Here's what matters : VAPING & VAP: Lungs Under Attack Preventing Ventilator Associated Pneumonia ( VAP ) : * Head of the bed elevation : maintain the head of the bed elevated ( 30 40 ) * Daily sedation interruptions and assessment