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Proper way to use a stethoscope. The stethoscope comprises a bell which is smaller and concave in shape. Place the diaphragm nearly directly under the breast on the top left side of the chest, where the 4th to the 6th ribs. Then place the diaphragm on the right lower quadrant and press gently.

The cuff should fit snugly without being too tight or too loose. Place the diaphragm over the centre of the patient’s chest. The act of using a stethoscope to perceive these sounds is referred.

Below are important things to know before using a. This is the default position of your. Avoid palpating or percuss as these.

The best way to take advantage of this feature is by holding the diaphragm in between your index and middle finger. The acoustic stethoscope which is the most common device is designed to capture the vibrations from the inside of a patient’s body and then. Hold the diaphragm on the patient’s heart:

First of all, divide the abdominal area into four imaginary quadrants. The stethoscope operator then has to gently palpate the skin as the stethoscope is moved upwards. You can switch between a bell and diaphragm by twisting the chestpiece to.

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