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Aseptic Stethoscope Barriers Prevent C difficile Transmission In Vitro
Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Innovations, Quality & Outcomes, 2021 Objective: To evaluate whether Clostridioides (formerly Clostridium) difficile–contaminated stethoscope diaphragms remained aseptic by the placement of an aseptic diaphragm barrier. Methods: On November 1, 2019, fresh cultures of C difficile were diluted
W. Frank Peacock, MD +3 more
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JCPP Advances, EarlyView.Abstract Background When receiving an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis, children and families/carers need clear and accurate information about the condition in a suitable format. However, many of the available resources are complex or provide content that is not evidence‐based.
Sharifah Shameem Agha +6 more
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Using digital stethoscopes in remote patient assessment via wireless networks: the user’s perspective [PDF]
, 2011 Digital stethoscopes assume an important role in telehealth and mobile (m-) health for capturing sounds over a communication infrastructure. However, few studies have explored the users’ experiences and views on using the current models of digital ...
Gururajan, Raj +2 more
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Journal of Experimental Zoology Part A: Ecological and Integrative Physiology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Climate change and rising ambient temperatures increasingly challenge sheep production systems in arid and semi‐arid regions, particularly during the summer breeding season. This study evaluated the effects of heat stress and direct solar exposure on physiological responses, metabolic profile, and reproductive performance of Barbarine ewes, a ...
Samia Khnissi +4 more
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The electronic stethoscope [PDF]
BioMedical Engineering OnLine, 2015 Abstract Most heart diseases are associated with and reflected by the sounds that the heart produces. Heart auscultation, defined as listening to the heart sound, has been a very important method for the early diagnosis of cardiac dysfunction. Traditional auscultation requires substantial clinical experience and good listening skills.
Leng, S +5 more
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Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, Volume 72, Issue 1, Page 3-7, March 2025.This brief overview of the current state of clinician performed focused ultrasound (Emergency PoCUS) by emergency practitioners in Australia/New Zealand (ANZ) has touched on its history, scope of practice both mandated and context‐dependent, complex embedding in clinical diagnostic reasoning and range of governance issues.
Robyn Brady
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The role of stethoscopes in the transmission of hospital infections
, 2013 Stethoscopes are one of the most commonly used medical devices and have been reported to be potential sources of hospital acquired infections. In this study, we aimed to find out the bacterial contamination of stethoscopes used by health-care staff. Swab
Savas, E +5 more
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Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 2014 Introduction: This study aimed to assess the impact of a stethoscope disinfection sensitization campaign among doctors and nurses in a Nigerian teaching hospital. Methodology: The design was a before-and-after study.
Chigozie Jesse Uneke +5 more
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