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Mediterranean Journal of Infection, Microbes and Antimicrobials, 2022 Introduction: This study aimed to investigate the antibiotic susceptibility of bacterial contamination that is present on stethoscopes, mobile phones, and hands along with the level of self-reported cleaning practices among medical students.
Nesreen BATAINEH +8 more
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Review on the Advancements of Stethoscope Types in Chest Auscultation
Diagnostics, 2023 Stethoscopes were originally designed for the auscultation of a patient’s chest for the purpose of listening to lung and heart sounds. These aid medical professionals in their evaluation of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, as well as in other ...
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Evolution of the Stethoscope: Advances with the Adoption of Machine Learning and Development of Wearable Devices [PDF]
Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases, 2023 The stethoscope has long been used for the examination of patients, but the importance of auscultation has declined due to its several limitations and the development of other diagnostic tools.
Yoonjoo Kim +6 more
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Assessment of cleaning stethoscopes using UV-C sanitation
Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology, 2022 Background: It is well established that stethoscopes harbor pathogenic bacteria species. Within hospital settings, these pathogens can be rapidly transmitted from room to room and can cause harm in vulnerable populations.
Austin Carmack +5 more
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I look into the chest: History and evolution of stethoscope
Journal of the Practice of Cardiovascular Sciences, 2022 Early physicians were taught with immediate auscultation, placing the ear directly on the patient's chest. They showed reluctance because it was questionable when the patient is obese, nonhygiene, and modesty, especially in cases of females.
Rony Vincent
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Polish Journal of Microbiology, 2023 The stethoscope remains an indispensable diagnostic tool for medical students. Improper stethoscope hygiene may cause bacterial infections, including hospital-associated infections (HAIs), which challenge the Polish medical system.
TALAGA-ĆWIERTNIA KATARZYNA +5 more
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PLoS ONE, 2021 Stethoscopes have been suggested to be a possible vector of contact transmission. However, only a few studies have focused on the prevalence of contamination by multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria and effectiveness of disinfection training to reduce. This
Raeseok Lee +6 more
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Medicine in Novel Technology and Devices, 2023 — Stethoscopes are commonly used to diagnose cardiac and respiratory diseases. The advent of digital stethoscopes added the capability to remotely monitor the cardiorespiratory well-being of patients and facilitate digital remote auscultations for ...
Yi Yang Ang +3 more
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A Real-Time Heart Rate Signal Detection using an Electronic Stethoscope with Labview [PDF]
Journal of Biomedical Physics and Engineering, 2020 Better accurate stethoscope measurements have been needed to diagnose heart problems earlier, monitor patients, and provide initial clinical data for physicians.
P Oktivasari +4 more
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Stethoscopes with hearing aid use: Case studies
International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, 2013 Summary Introduction: Description for using stethoscopes adapted to hearing aids. Aim: To describe the adaptation of HAs to stethoscopes used by 2 students in the health field with bilateral hearing impairment ...
Regina Tangerino de Souza Jacob +2 more
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