Surveillance for pedVAP and PNEU Events
Ventilator-associated* and non-ventilator-associated Pneumonia (PNEU)
* In-Plan Pediatric Locations Only
NOTE: PNEU/VAP (pedVAP) surveillance is available in-plan for patients of any age in non-NICU pediatric locations. In-plan PedVAE surveillance can be conducted for mechanically-ventilated patients in pediatric and neonatal inpatient locations. For in-plan surveillance conducted for mechanically-ventilated patients in adult locations (regardless of age), use the Ventilator-Associated Event (VAE) Protocol pdf icon[PDF – 1 MB].
Resources for NHSN Users Already Enrolled
Resources to Help Prevent Infections
Page last reviewed: December 2, 2020