Which way should your stethoscope face?
Putting your headset on correctly The ear tips should point in a forward direction as you insert them into your ears. The stethoscope headset is angled to complement the anatomy of the typical ear canal and is designed to provide a comfortable, acoustically-sealed fit.
Which way do you put a stethoscope in your ears?
Insert the earpieces so that they point forward towards the bridge of the nose. That will ensure the eartips fill the ear canal allowing for an uninterrupted sound pathway, and a snug aural fit to block outside noise.
What is the proper way to hold a stethoscope?
Holding the Stethoscope for Use: You should hold the chest piece between the index and middle fingers of your dominant hand. You should not grip the chest piece with the tips of your fingers since this can create extra noise. You should also keep your thumb under the tube to prevent it from rubbing against the skin.
Why shouldn’t you wear your stethoscope around your neck?
You don’t wear it around your neck because it carries bacteria. Ever hear of a doctor with a MRSA abscess on the back of their neck b/c of their stethoscope? It definitely happens. Keep it in your pocket or wipe it down often (note: alcohol wipes can break down the rubber over time).
What is the bell side of a stethoscope used for?
A Bell and Diaphragm The stethoscope has two different heads to receive sound, the bell and the diaphragm. The bell is used to detect low-frequency sounds and the diaphragm to detect high-frequency sounds.
Where is the diaphragm of the stethoscope placed?
5. Listen over the aortic valve area with the diaphragm of the stethoscope. This is located in the second right intercostal space, at the right sternal border (Figure 2). When listening over each of the valve areas with the diaphragm, identify S1 and S2, and note the pitch and intensity of the heart sounds heard.
Which side of the stethoscope do you use for blood pressure?
Use the bell side of a combination stethoscope for clearest detection of the low pitched Korotkoff (pulse) sounds. Deflate the Cuff: Open the valve to deflate the cuff gradually at a rate of 2-3 mmHg per second.
Do you use the bell or diaphragm for bowel sounds?
The diaphragm is used for auscultating high-pitched sounds, while the bell is used for auscultating low-pitched sounds.
Why do doctors hang stethoscopes around their necks?
Question: I was recently in a hospital for a medical appointment and noticed some doctors with stethoscopes around their necks. Answer: It’s true that doctors have been using the stethoscope for two centuries to assess the hearts, lungs and bowels of patients by listening to the internal sounds of their bodies.