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I am having trouble understanding the relationship between PEEP and CVP. When you increase PEEP on a vent, does CVP increase or decrease? And if you could, please explain the physics/physiological mechanism behind why this happens. THANK YOU.

Esme12, what was against the TOS from my post? And I also agree with you in the sense that no professional should be getting high (or drunk, or taking pain meds) prior to his or her shift. However, my concern is solely with regard to the fact that it is unethical to require employees to only use one mind-altering substance (alcohol or nicotine) and not be able to use a legally-identical (on the state level) alternative (marijuana).

Thank you for the advice Klone. My e-mail address I can be reached at is also listed in my profile.

It is hypocritical of us, as medical professionals, to judge people who use marijuana as their medicine. If we truly embody the idea of beneficence, and the nurse uses this sacred plant as they would for responsible alcohol consumption, there should be no reason that a governing body of others should be able to restrict that freedom. I would love to hear from like-minded nurses, as I am not interested in engaging in a debate over this topic.

Whoever wrote this clearly lacks the non-judgmental, empathetic eye that a good nurse possesses.