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  • Antimicrobial Stewardship

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  • Infection is a frequent complication in major burn patients, yet early antibiotic therapy guidelines are limited.
  • Broad-spectrum antibiotics are often used empirically, increasing risks of antimicrobial resistance and drug toxicity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate microbiological profiles and antibiotic prescribing patterns in major burn patients.
  • To inform evidence-based antibiotic use and antimicrobial stewardship in burn care.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of 114 adult patients with ≥20% total body surface area burns.
  • Analysis of first positive cultures (FPCs), organism identification, and antibiotic prescribing patterns.
  • Evaluation of antibiotic sensitivity data and MRSA screening results.

Main Results:

  • Respiratory and wound sites were most commonly cultured.
  • Common organisms included methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus, Haemophilus influenzae, and Enterobacter cloacae complex.
  • Piperacillin-tazobactam was the most frequent empiric antibiotic; meropenem and ciprofloxacin-cefazolin showed high isolate coverage.
  • Negative MRSA screening had a high negative predictive value (~97%), supporting withholding vancomycin.

Conclusions:

  • Piperacillin-tazobactam is effective for early empiric use in burn patients.
  • Targeted antibiotic alternatives can provide comparable coverage while enhancing antimicrobial stewardship.
  • Negative MRSA screening can guide vancomycin use, reducing unnecessary exposure.