Dr. Abhishek Shukla discussed the concept of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP), a serious infection that can occur in patients who are on mechanical ventilation. He explained that ventilators are vital in preventing hypoxic injury by ensuring adequate oxygen delivery when a patient cannot maintain their airway or breathing independently. However, while the ventilator is lifesaving, it also carries the risk of infection if strict protocols are not followed, making sterilization and infection