Understanding NHSN VAE Definitions for Ventilator Patients Mahesh Madhu Ragini posted on the topic LinkedIn Impact of smoking, hypertension, and cholesterol on myocardial infarction in HIV infected adults."hypertension, cholesterol & smoking are very strong drivers of MIs in HIV+" Preventing Ventilator Associated Pneumonia ( VAP ) : * Head of the bed elevation : maintain the head of the bed elevated ( 30 40 ) * Daily sedation interruptions and assessment PROPHY VAP: Ceftriaxone to prevent early ventilator associated pneumonia The Bottom Line VAP191918remaster 1537391159299.mp4