While PPV is life-saving, it is not without risks. Potential complications include: - Pneumothorax: Air leaks into the space between the lung and chest wall. - Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD): A chronic lung condition resulting from prolonged ventilation. - Hemodynamic instability: Fluctuations in blood pressure and heart rate. - Gastric distension: Air entering the stomach, which can be mitigated by proper technique and the use of orogastric tubes.
