PEEP is beneficial in managing various neonatal disorders, including:
1. Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS): Common in preterm infants, PEEP helps to keep the alveoli open, improving oxygenation. 2. Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD): Long-term use of PEEP can help infants with chronic lung disease maintain adequate ventilation. 3. Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS): PEEP can assist in clearing meconium from the lungs and improving oxygenation. 4. Pulmonary Edema: By increasing intrathoracic pressure, PEEP can reduce fluid accumulation in the alveoli.
