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 Abstract Background and Aims: Ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality among patients in the Intensive Care Units (ICUs) and results in added healthcare costs. One of the Risk Factors, Pathogens, and Outcomes of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia in Non Cardiac Surgical Patients: A Retrospective Analysis What Is VAP? Impact of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia in Critical Care Vitaltec