Ventilator associated pneumonia biomarker evaluation (VIBE) study: protocol for a prospective, observational, case cohort study BMJ Open ()? is a lung infection that can cause serious health complications, especially in patients with weakened immune systems. When a patient is On this World Pneumonia Day, we shine a light on Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP), a critical concern in intensive care units. Understanding the risks and causes of VAP is essential for improving The most common causes of VAP in children Download Table