Intubation and VAP: Complex Condition, Bundled Solutions RT Ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) occurs in people receiving mechanical ventilation. In This webinar details how bedside analyte testing may assist with therapeutic decision making and improve Siemens Healthineers Preventing Ventilator Associated Pneumonia ( VAP ) : * Head of the bed elevation : maintain the head of the bed elevated ( 30 40 ) * Daily sedation interruptions and assessment 5 Nursing strategies to prevent ventilator associated pneumonia