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.
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as stress cardiomyopathy, apical ballooning, or broken heart syndrome, is a temporary heart condition. It has the same symptoms as a heart attack but is not caused by any underlying cardiovascular disease. Symptoms include chest pain, difficulty breathing, and sudden loss of consciousness. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy most often affects women between the ages of 61-76. The condition commonly occurs immediately after experiencing extreme emotional or physical stress.