How to Wear Stethoscope Guide

As a doctor trainer, one of the most important skills you can teach your students is how to wear a stethoscope. This seemingly simple task is actually fraught with potential for error, and if not done correctly, can lead to inaccurate diagnoses and treatment plans. In...

Parts of a Stethoscope

We have been sharing guides and have reviewed a number of stethoscopes for students, nurses, doctors, vets, and cardiologists. In this post, I will be describing the 7 parts of a stethoscope, the uses of each, and how each part is used. What is a stethoscope? A...

How to Use a Stethoscope

Having worked in the medical field for over 10 years now, the Stethoscope is one of the devices I have learned so much about and will share detailed info on how to use it effectively. Whether you are in medical school or just doing research on this ‘body...

How Stethoscope Works

Looking back, I must have been very naive as a medical student as I thought sophisticated technology powered the stethoscope. I still get questions on how a stethoscope works, sometimes from patients who are doubtful about the ability of the device to actually help...