Frontiers Association between prognostic nutritional index and all cause mortality in critically ill patients with ventilator associated pneumonia: a retrospective study based on MIMIC IV database Full article: The pathogenesis of ventilator associated pneumonia: old and new mechanisms VENTILATOR = LIFE SUPPORT but also VAP RISK. Up to 20% of ventilated patients >48 hrs develop VAP. Mortality? Can reach 50%. Here's what actually matters in ICU rounds Flow chart of the study. ICU: Intensive care unit; VAP: Download Scientific Diagram Intersurgical Oral Care Learn more about VAP VAP Ventilator Associated Pneumonia Preventions Ventilator Acquired Pneumonia VAP Preventions