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J M Conly, S Byrne, J McLeod

    Burns, Including Thermal Injury
    |December 1, 1985
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    A new needle extrusion method effectively identified antibiotic resistance in burn wound bacteria. This approach guided burn cream selection, significantly reducing wound microbial flora and warranting further clinical trials.

    Area of Science:

    • Microbiology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Dermatology

    Background:

    • Burn wound infections are a significant clinical challenge.
    • Antibiotic resistance in burn isolates complicates treatment.
    • Accurate sensitivity testing is crucial for effective topical therapy.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate a rapid needle extrusion method for antibiotic sensitivity testing of burn wound isolates.
    • To determine the resistance patterns of common burn wound pathogens.
    • To assess the impact of sensitivity-guided topical therapy on microbial flora.

    Main Methods:

    • A rapid needle extrusion method was used to test over 250 burn wound isolates.
    • Antibiotic resistance patterns of Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterobacteriaceae, and Enterococci were analyzed.

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  • Correlation between zone sizes and minimal inhibitory concentration was assessed for 120 organisms.
  • Sensitivity data guided the selection of topical burn creams.

    • Main Results:

    • The needle extrusion method demonstrated excellent correlation with minimal inhibitory concentration.
    • Significant reduction in burn wound microbial flora was observed when therapy was guided by sensitivity testing.
    • Common burn wound isolates included Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterobacteriaceae, and Enterococci.

    Conclusions:

    • The rapid needle extrusion method is a viable tool for determining antibiotic sensitivities of burn wound isolates.
    • Sensitivity-guided selection of topical burn creams can effectively reduce wound microbial burden.
    • Further controlled trials are recommended to evaluate the clinical outcomes of this approach in burn wound management.