International Journal of Tropical Medicine
ISSN: Online 1818-779XISSN: Print 1816-3319
Abstract
Nosocomial infections, or hospital‐acquired infections, remain a significant threat in healthcare settings, particularly within Intensive Care Units (ICUs) where patients are at heightened risk due to their compromised health. This study aims to assess the antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of nosocomial pathogens isolated from ICU patients, providing crucial data for guiding empirical and targeted therapy. This cross‐sectional study was conducted at a tertiary care hospital over a period of one year. A total of 320 samples were collected from patients diagnosed with nosocomial infections. The samples underwent microbiological testing to identify pathogens and their antimicrobial susceptibility patterns using standard disk diffusion methods. Preliminary findings indicate a high prevalence of multidrug‐resistant organisms, underscoring the need for stringent infection control measures and careful antimicrobial stewardship. The study highlights the critical issue of antimicrobial resistance in nosocomial pathogens in ICUs, urging the development of updated and effective treatment protocols to manage infections and improve patient outcomes.
How to cite this article:
Nisha Singh, Manish Anand and Sanjay Kumar. Assessment of Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns in Nosocomial Pathogens Isolated from Intensive Care Units.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makijtm.2024.8.105.109
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1816-3319/10.36478/makijtm.2024.8.105.109