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.