How to use & maintain Stethoscope at Home

Category: Health

Stethoscope, generally considered as the Doctor’s instrument & it is that, but it is also required when you have a patient to attend to at home. A medical instrument that is used to listen to the sound of heart, lungs & stomach. This process of hearing sound of the body by stethoscope is known as “Auscultation”. Doctors & other medical professionals are well trained and know how to use a stethoscope. You can also learn to use it on patients at home and also to maintain it so it stays in business for longer. Here are some points on how to use & maintain a stethoscope at home –