Contents



Preface

*Heat Illness and Critical Care* describes the management of acute and critically ill patients due to exposure to the heat. It discusses important topics in acute care and diagnosis of heat-related illnesses. Chapters address professionalism and teamwork in the management of heat-related illnesses. This book is a useful resource for emergency and acute care physicians, EMS staff, and acute and critical care nurses. We are thankful to Ms. Kristina Kardum Cvitan for her continuous help at all stages of the publication process. I am indebted and thankful to Dr. Firdos for her support and encouragement during the editing process. I am grateful for the patience and cooperation of my daughters Dr. Amara and Dr. Jaza. Finally, I wish to acknowledge the

**Nissar Shaikh**

Doha, Qatar

Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Hamad Medical Corporation,

participating authors for their valuable contributions.
