How to Wear a Stethoscope Correctly

How to Wear a Stethoscope Correctly

An important part of being a doctor is wearing the right clothing. This includes wearing a stethoscope correctly, which is not easy, especially if you don’t know the correct way to wear one. There are a lot of doctors who use the stethoscope as a tool to check their patient’s health, but they should know … Read more

Is Your Stethoscope Really Clean?

Is Your Stethoscope Really Clean

As a medical professional, you know the importance of keeping your equipment and tools  clean. Whether its your ADC otoscope or your Littmann Master Cardiology stethoscope, proper care must be taken to ensure that it is clean. Unfortunately, many professionals do not know the proper way to clean their stethoscope and could potentially be putting their … Read more

7 Fun Facts About Stethoscopes

Facts About Stethoscopes

Every person working in the medical field is well aware of what a stethoscope is and it is used for. But the question is, how much do medical professionals really know about the stethoscope? Most likely, any medical professional knows that there are different kinds of units as well as the feature of each unit. … Read more

Anatomy of the Stethoscope

Anatomy of the Stethoscope

Earpiece The earpiece allows for a tight seal between the user and the tubing of the stethoscope. They are commonly found in either plastic or rubber. Ear Tubes or Binaural The ear tubes aka binaural, help provide a rigid structure for the user end of the stethoscope. In combination with the spring they help to … Read more

History of the Stethoscope

History of the Stethoscope

The origin of the stethoscope can be traced back to 19th Century France. René-Théophile-Hyacinthe Laennec was a French physician who was uncomfortable placing his head on the chest of women to listen to their hearts. His invention of the what he called the stethoscope can be pinned to the year 1816. The original stethoscope was … Read more