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Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 2020 Stethoscopes are potential vector for health care associated infections worldwide. Ethyl alcohol (EA), isopropyl alcohol (IPA) and chlorhexidine (CH) are widely used for disinfecting stethoscope, however, comparative analysis of these disinfectants are ...
Sheetal Gouda +4 more
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Advances in Medical Education and Practice, 2016 Francis A Fakoya, Maira du Plessis, Ikechi B Gbenimacho Department of Anatomical Sciences, St George’s University School of Medicine, St George’s University, Grenada, West Indies Objectives: In recent years, the use and portability ...
Fakoya FA, du Plessis M, Gbenimacho IB
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Swallowing-Related Time Measured by a Neck-Worn Electronic Stethoscope and Its Associations With Age, Sex, and Masticatory Function in Community-Dwelling Older Adults. [PDF]
Geriatr Gerontol IntIn community‐dwelling older adults, PCT during water swallowing was longer in men, whereas OPST during solid food ingestion was longer in women. OPST was associated with age in both sexes and with masticatory function in men. ABSTRACT Introduction Objective assessment of swallowing function in community‐dwelling older adults remains challenging. A neck‐
Shirobe M +7 more
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Respiratory auscultation: how to use a stethoscope
, 2007 This article outlines the correct procedure for respiratory assessments using a stethoscope, how to use a stethoscope and how to interpret your ...
Ferns, Terry
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Design and development of electronic stethoscope for auscultation
Medisains, 2021 Background: Currently, several companies offer Bluetooth-based electronic stethoscopes. However, the stethoscopes are pretty overpriced. In this case, we need a stethoscope innovation with a more affordable price that carries the same function and ...
Sahrul Munir, Endiyono Endiyono
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Multi-Point Near-Field RF Sensing of Blood Pressures and Heartbeat Dynamics
IEEE Access, 2020 Systolic and diastolic blood pressure estimation using arm-cuff monitors is one of the most common cardiovascular evaluation criteria in healthcare today, however these measures lack critical heartbeat and pressure dynamics.
Xiaonan Hui +2 more
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Stethoscope hygiene, workflow, and patient safety: The crux of healthcare-associated infections
Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology, 2022 Objective: We evaluated the impressions and perceived workflow consequences following installation of a touch-free aseptic stethoscope barrier dispenser in the clinical environment.
William Peacock +2 more
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Digital stethoscope: technology update [PDF]
, 2018 Supreeya Swarup,1 Amgad N Makaryus1,2 1Department of Cardiology, Nassau University Medical Center, East Meadow, NY, 2Department of Cardiology, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Health, Hempstead, NY, USA Abstract: Cardiovascular disease (CVD)
Amgad Makaryus +5 more
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Development of a tele- stethoscope: Indian perspective [PDF]
, 2010 Many attempts have been made to develop digital stethoscope for diagnosing auscultation. This study is part of current research project being undertaken at the University of Southern Queensland, Australia.
Abdul Hafeez Baig +7 more
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Compliance with hygiene procedures among medical faculty students
Medycyna Pracy, 2014 Background: Many of the healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) are transmitted by healthcare workers’ hands, which actively contributes to transferring pathogens from patient to patient and within the healthcare environment. Hand hygiene is the easiest
Anna Kawalec +2 more
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