Learning how to use a stethoscope isn't difficult. Stethoscopes are most commonly employed to take note of cardiac, lung and intestinal noises. They're not difficult to use, but understanding the interpretation of what you pick up takes much ability and training.
How To Use A Stethoscope - Clean off the ear buds before inserting the stethoscope into your ears, particularly if other people share it or perhaps you don't often use it. In the hospital, earpieces are easily wiped with alcohol prep swabs.
How To Use A Stethoscope - Hold the chest piece between your palms to warm it prior to placing it on the person's chest. Thirty seconds is generally long enough to remove the chill.
How To Use A Stethoscope - Once you have the ear pieces comfortably in the ear pathways, tap the diaphragm very gently with your finger tip to determine if the chest piece is indexed. If it's a dual head chest piece you will know if it is indexed once you clearly hear the tap of your finger against which ever side you're needing to use, either the bell or diaphragm side. If you don't hear your finger touching then rotate the chest piece till it clicks.
Grip the chest piece in between your middle and index fingers to give firm connection with the skin. To minimize external noises, avoid coming in contact with or rubbing the tubing or chest piece against clothes, bed covers or hair.
Simply position the diaphragm or bell directly above the portion of the system you wish to listen to, or auscultate.
When not being used it is better to store your stethoscope by allowing it to hang from the headset in order to avoid kinking the tubing.
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