Antibiotic susceptibility of wound isolates in plastic surgery patients at a tertiary care centre

CONTEXT Wound infection increases the hospital stay and adversely affects the recovery of patients. Culture and sensitivity of wound isolates help in proper diagnosis and management of these patients. AIM To identify common bacteria causing wound infections and their antibiotic sensitivity pattern. STUDY DESIGN A cross-sectional study. PLACE AND DURATION OF STUDY Government Medical College and Hospital, Nagpur from October 2013 to October 2015. MATERIALS AND METHODS Pus samples were collected by doctors in ward using Sterile Swab Sticks. Bacterial isolates were identified and cultured, and antibiotic culture sensitivity tests were performed. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS USED Chi-square test. RESULTS There were a total of 150 patients with infected wounds. Most common organism isolated was Pseudomonas followed by Klebsiella and Staphylococcus aureus. All of these organisms were resistant to most routine antibiotics. CONCLUSION We suggest a multidisciplinary approach to wound management, rational drug use, routine microbiological surveillance of wounds and institution of hospital infection control policy.