Description: Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) remains a significant complication in critically ill patients despite widespread implementation of prevention bundles. This presentation reviews the pathophysiology of VAP and critically examines evidence for intravenous, topical, and inhaled antimicrobial prophylaxis strategies, highlighting key clinical trials, potential benefits, and associated risks. Learners will identify which patient populations, if any, may be appropriate candidates for targeted prophylaxis, while applying antimicrobial stewardship principles to avoid routine use in lower-risk ICU populations.

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Speaker: Maria Ileni, PharmD, and Heeba Mahmood, PharmD, PGY1 Pharmacy Residents, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

Objectives: ​​ 

  1. Recognize the pathophysiology of ventilator-associated pneumonia.
  2. Identify various prophylactic strategies for ventilator-associated pneumonia.
  3. Recall findings from recent literature surrounding antimicrobial prophylaxis for ventilator-associated pneumonia.
  4. Select an evidence-based approach to using antimicrobial prophylaxis for ventilator-associated pneumonia in select patients.

Target Audience:​ Advocate Pharmacists, Physicians, Nurses, and other interested healthcare professionals

Disclosure:​ The planner(s) and speaker(s) have indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose. 

Materials: PDF icon Single Activity Flyer - Live-Ileni and Mahmood.pdfPDF icon Dont let it VAPpen - Audience Slides.pdf

Pharmacist UAN: JA0006327-0000-26-001-L01-P

Session date: 
04/21/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm CDT
Location: 
Virtual via Teams Webinar
United States
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  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
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  • 1.00 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
    • 1.00 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Continuing Nursing Education (CE)
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    • 1.00 APRN Pharmacotherapeutic Contact Hours
  • 1.00 Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE)
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