Risk factors for VAP and preventive strategies
| Risk factor | Preventive measure |
|---|---|
| Intubation | Non-invasive ventilation |
| Reintubation | Avoidance of reintubation by non-invasive ventilation |
| Nasotracheal intubation | Prefer oral intubation |
| Supine body position | Semi-recumbent body position |
| Pharmacological paralysis | Avoidance of muscle relaxants |
| Daily change of ventilator circuits | Change of ventilator circuit not more than once per week |