Administration of positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) or continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is associated with all of the following benefits except maintaining:

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PEEP and CPAP help keep alveoli open, including those that are fluid-filled or surfactant-depleted, thus maintaining stability and improving gas exchange. They do not specifically aim to keep surfactant-depleted alveoli closed.

Administration of Positive End-Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) or Continuous Positive Airway