You should stop taking Dilaudid and call your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following serious side effects: 1  Slowed or stopped breathing. 2  Rash or hives. 3  Difficulty swallowing. 4  Swelling of the eyes, face, lips, tongue, mouth, or throat. 5  Hoarseness. 6  Seizures. 7  Fainting.
It is evident that some abnormal findings in one patient age group may be normal in another. Anytime an abnormal vital sign is identified, process it cognitively and consider it in relation to the whole patient assessment. CEU Review Form Interpreting Vital Signs (PDF)Valid until Febuary 6, 2007. Bibliography Bledsoe BE, Porter RS, Cherry RA.
Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a condition in which the heart becomes enlarged and cannot pump blood effectively. Symptoms vary from none to feeling tired, leg swelling, and shortness of breath. It may also result in chest pain or fainting. Complications can include heart failure, heart valve disease, or an irregular heartbeat.