Stethoscope

BY
DR.FAISAL ALI
Lab 5
 stethoscope
It’s practically the symbol of physicians and
physician assistants. Most of us know the
basics: you put the things in your ears, the other
end on a sick person.
Early stethoscopes were little more than “ear
tubes,” that were invented in 1816 by René
Laennec at the Necker-Enfants Malades Hospital
in Paris, France.
 How it works
The diaphragm is a closed membrane that
vibrates, much like your own eardrum. When it
does, it moves the column of air inside the
stethoscope tube up and down, which in turn
moves air in and out of your ear canal and you
hear sound.
 Placing it
Place the chest piece directly against skin for the
best sound transmission. If you’re in a hurry you
can hold it over one thing layer of clothing, such
as a T-shirt, but this isn’t recommended.
 USE
1-Measuring blood pressure
2-Assessing lung sounds
3-Assessing heart sounds.
4-Assessing intestine Sounds
 ‫‪Parts‬‬

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Like this – the thumb under the tube keeps it
from rubbing the skin, which causes extra noise
Not like this – it’s harder to control and
harder to hold gently.