12-Year Case Series of Patients with Heat Illness from an Urban Hospital System in the American Southwest

The authors aimed to analyze the demographic and clinical characteristics of patients diagnosed with heat-related illness over a 12-year period in an urban hospital system in the American Southwest, in light of increasing heat events due to climate change. They found that affected patients were predominantly older males with significant comorbidities, and highlighted trends in clinical outcomes, including high rates of intensive care admissions. This study provides insights into the vulnerabilities and protective factors associated with heat illness, which can inform local risk stratification and treatment strategies.