Amikacin for Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (AMIKINHAL trial) Diagnosing ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) in UK NHS ICUs: the perceived value and role of a novel optical technology Diagnostic and Prognostic Research Springer Nature Link Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) and Ventilator Associated Events (VAE) represent major patient safety challenges in mechanically ventilated patients, particularly in critical care settings. VAP (Ventilator Associated Pneumonia) Explained Simply for Nurses Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) is a serious hospital acquired infection that develops 48 hours or more after mechanical ventilation. It significantly increases ICU stay