VAP Antibiotic Tree

Ventilator-associated pneumonia is a hospital-acquired lung infection that starts after a patient has been on a ventilator for 48 hours; the tree shows when to add MRSA coverage or a second antipseudomonal drug based on risk factors. Tap the risk-factor toggles to update the recommended empiric regimen and guidance, and switch tabs for drug options, case drills, and de-escalation.