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Small Moves, Big Impact: Early VAP Prevention in the ER

Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) can start early, even while your intubated patient is still in the emergency department. In this video, I’ll share the simple, high-impact steps every EM doctor should apply within the first four hours of mechanical ventilation. Orogastric instead of Nasogastric tube Head-of-bed elevation Cuff pressure 20–30 cm H₂O Oral over nasal intubation Avoid unnecessary intubation These aren’t ICU tasks—they’re ED-level decisions that can save lives. Subscribe for more POCUS, critical care, and trauma pearls from the frontlines of emergency medicine. #EmergencyMedicine #VAP #CriticalCare #POCUS #EMMasteryAcademy #AirwayManagement