Samuel Edusa MD
Talks & Presentations
Hidradanitis suppurativa
This presentation covered Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS), a chronic inflammatory skin disease, through a case study of a 26-year-old male with recurrent painful lesions. The talk explored diagnostic criteria, staging systems, and evidence-based treatments from topical therapies to biologics like adalimumab, emphasizing the importance of a multidisciplinary approach for optimal patient outcomes.
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Hypernatremia
Presented a clinical case of hypernatremia during morning report, highlighting diagnostic approach and management strategies.
Chronic cough
Presented an ambulatory report on chronic cough, focusing on diagnostic evaluation and management strategies.
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Intestinal Obstruction
Presented an interesting case of intestinal obstruction during noon conference, discussing diagnostic approach, management strategies, and the role of imaging in the diagnosis.
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SIADH
Presented an overview of SIADH at noon conference, highlighting its causes, clinical features, diagnosis, and key management principles.
Finerenone in Heart Failure with Mildly Reduced or Preserved Ejection Fraction
Co-presented journal club on finerenone in heart failure with mildly reduced or preserved ejection fraction, focusing on its mechanism of action, clinical benefits, and potential side effects.
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Skin Cancer: What Farmers Should Know
This presentation at the Moultrie PCOM Sun Ag Expo educated farmers about skin cancer prevention and detection. It covered the three main types of skin cancer, emphasized that 90% is caused by UV radiation, and highlighted farmers' increased risk. Key recommendations included daily sunscreen (SPF 15+), protective clothing, monthly self-exams using ABCDE criteria, and annual professional skin checks.
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Febrile Neutropenia in Adults With Hematologic Malignancies
This noon conference covered febrile neutropenia in hematologic malignancies. It defined neutropenia (ANC <1500), emphasized this is a medical emergency requiring antibiotics within 60 minutes, and reviewed MASCC risk stratification. Key management included comprehensive assessment with cultures, empirical antipseudomonal beta-lactam therapy, selective vancomycin use, and continuing treatment until neutrophil recovery.
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Upper GI Bleeding
This morning report presented a 69-year-old female with severe anemia (Hgb 5.6) from upper GI bleeding, managed with transfusion, PPI infusion, and GI consultation. The presentation reviewed upper GI bleeding definitions, etiologies, and management, emphasizing scoring systems including Rockall, Blatchford, AIM65, and ABC scores for risk stratification and disposition decisions.
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