Table of Contents
Where is stethoscope use?
Stethoscope, medical instrument used in listening to sounds produced within the body, chiefly in the heart or lungs.
Do pharmacies sell Stethoscopes?
CVS Health Sprague Stethoscope – CVS Pharmacy.
Where is the best place to store the stethoscope?
Where to store your stethoscope: In the box that it came in. In a natural position inside a cool and dry cupboard, drawer or locker.
How much is a stethoscope?
Price range Stethoscopes range from around $20 to more than $300. When you’re starting out as a student or trainee, one of the budget models is most likely adequate. They’re also easier to replace.
Can you use a stethoscope on yourself?
You can buy the best stethoscope in the world, but if you use it over clothing, you are blocking sound from ever reaching it. Place the stethoscope directly on the patient’s skin, exposing the patient’s skin when necessary to auscultate a blood pressure, lung sounds or heart sounds.
How does a stethoscope work?
But how does the stethoscope work? The disc and the tube of the stethoscope amplify small sounds such as the sound of a patient’s lungs, heart and other sounds inside the body, making them sound louder. The amplified sounds travel up the stethoscope’s tube to the earpieces that the doctor listens through.
How should you store a stethoscope?
Store your stethoscope away from direct sunlight as continuous exposure will harden its tubing. Do not place/keep your stethoscope near solvents and oils. Do not place heavy objects on your stethoscope as it could excessively warp or bend. Do not store it tightly folded in pockets.
How often should you replace a stethoscope?
every two years
Most manufacturers will recommend replacing your entire stethoscope every two years but do you know what the key indicators are that tell you when your stethoscope needs changing?
What should I look for when buying a stethoscope?
Important aspects of a standard stethoscope include the earpiece, the tubing and its length, the chest-piece and the shape. Stethoscopes now come in a choice of standard or electric. Although electric stethoscopes are state-of-the-art and look high-tech, they’re not necessary for everyone.
How long should a stethoscope last?
Stethoscope manufacturers recommend for the device to be replaced about every two years, but medical professionals remain wary about this advice. For optimal use, people should be on the lookout for signs the device has worn down through extended use.