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Frequently Asked Questions About Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia

QIO Program Admin
QIO Program Admin • January 11, 2023
Patient in hospital bed with someone touching their hand

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention developed this resource for health care providers and staff to answer frequently asked questions about ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) to help patients understand:

  • What VAP is and how its treated
  • Steps hospitals are taking to prevent VAP 
  • Outline steps patients can take to help prevent VAP
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