- The systemic administration of antimicrobials is commonly used to prevent nosocomial pneumonia, especially for patients who are receiving mechanical ventilation, are postoperative, and/or are critically ill .

- Use of kinetic beds, or Continuous Lateral Rotational Therapy (CLRT) , is a maneuver for prevention of pulmonary and other complications resulting from prolonged immobilization or bed rest, such as in patients with acute stroke, critical illness, head injury or traction, blunt chest trauma, and/or mechanically assisted ventilation .