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


OBJECTIVE
To identify common bacteria causing wound infections and their antibiotic sensitivity pattern.


METHODS
A cross-sectional study.


METHODS
Government Medical College and Hospital, Nagpur from October 2013 to October 2015.


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.


METHODS
Chi-square test.


RESULTS
There were a total of 150 patients with infected wounds. Most common organism isolated wasPseudomonasfollowed byKlebsiellaandStaphylococcus aureus. All of these organisms were resistant to most routine antibiotics.


CONCLUSIONS
We suggest a multidisciplinary approach to wound management, rational drug use, routine microbiological surveillance of wounds and institution of hospital infection control policy.
Department of Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery, Government Medical College and Hospital, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.
Surendra B
SB
Patil
Department of Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery, Government Medical College and Hospital, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.
Amit
A
Paramne
Department of Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery, Government Medical College and Hospital, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.
Shree
S
Harsh
Bacteria; culture and sensitivity; wound infection