Methods of Disinfecting Stethoscopes: Systematic Review [PDF]
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2020 The aim of this systematic review was to investigate the effectiveness of various disinfection methods available for stethoscopes. In March 2019, we performed a search in PubMed and Scopus using the search terms: “reducing stethoscopes contamination” and
M. Napolitani +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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Effectiveness of alcohol gelin stethoscopes disinfection contaminated with methicillinresistant Staphylococcus aureus [PDF]
Revista de Epidemiologia e Controle de Infecção, 2015 Background and Objectives: Although widely used, little attention has been given to basic-care in handling and disinfection of stethoscopes. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is frequently found and a major risk for hospitalized patients ...
Arthur Alves Teixeira +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 systematic review and utilization study of digital stethoscopes for cardiopulmonary assessments [PDF]
, 2021 The demand for cardiopulmonary assessment via real-time live streaming is prevalent in remote communities of British Columbia, Canada. Digital stethoscopes enable remote assessments, but the difference in quality compared to conventional assessments is
Clare Koning, Adinet Lock
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Phonocardiopulmography: the future of perioperative auscultation [PDF]
Anesthesia and Pain MedicineTraditionally, anesthesiologists have recommended performing auscultation of breath and heart sounds with a precordial or esophageal stethoscope during anesthesia.
Sung-Hoon Kim
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The quality and reliability of the mechanical stethoscopes and Laser Doppler Vibrometer (LDV) to record tracheal sounds [PDF]
, 2020 The sound of breathing activity can be used to assess the state of the lungs and detect adverse problems involving respiratory failure. Traditionally, mechanical stethoscopes are used for respiratory auscultation to analyse the lung sounds.
Haydar Aygün, Aleksejs Apolskis
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The potential role of stethoscopes as a source of nosocomial infection
Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil University, 2014 Background: Infectious diseases can be transmitted in various ways . Indirect transmission or vehicle-borne transmission of infection can occur through various agents like instruments, utensils, water, or food.
Neetu Gupta +5 more
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Bacterial contamination of stethoscopes used by health workers: public health implications
Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 2010 Background: This study was designed to assess both the potential for bacterial transmission by stethoscopes used by health-care workers in Nigeria and the implications for patient safety and control of hospital-acquired infections.
Chigozie Jesse Uneke +3 more
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Effects of COVID-19 disinfection recommendations on microbial environment contamination: focus on emergency physicians’ stethoscopes and smartphones [PDF]
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental HealthObjectives The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has considerably changed the game in the field of hygiene. The aim of the study was to compare microbiological colonization present on the emergency physicians’ stethoscopes and smartphones before and ...
Prabakar Vaittinada Ayar +5 more
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