The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention developed answers to frequently asked questions about ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) to help patients understand what VAP is and how its treated, understand the steps hospitals are taking to prevent VAP and outline steps patients can take to help prevent VAP.
Intended Audience
HQIC
People with Medicare
Health Care Providers
Provided by
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Last Updated:
July 18, 2023