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Stethoscope
Stethoscope (/stɛˈθɒskoʊp/), from the Greek words stethos (chest) and skopein (to look at), is a medical device used for auscultation, or listening to the internal sounds of a patient's body.
History
The stethoscope was invented in France in 1816 by René Laennec at the Necker-Enfants Malades Hospital in Paris. It consisted of a wooden tube and was monaural. Laennec invented the stethoscope because he was uncomfortable placing his ear on women's chests to hear heart sounds.
Usage
Stethoscopes are often used to listen to lung and heart sounds. It is also used to listen to intestines and blood flow in arteries and veins. In combination with a sphygmomanometer, it is commonly used for measurements of blood pressure.
Types
There are several types of stethoscopes, including the acoustic, the electronic, and the recording stethoscope. The acoustic stethoscope operates on the transmission of sound from the chest piece, via air-filled hollow tubes, to the listener's ears.
Related Terms
- Auscultation: The act of listening to sounds arising within organs (as the lungs or heart) as an aid to diagnosis and treatment.
- Sphygmomanometer: An instrument for measuring blood pressure, particularly in arteries.
- Blood Pressure: The pressure of the blood in the circulatory system, often measured for diagnosis since it is closely related to the force and rate of the heartbeat and the diameter and elasticity of the arterial walls.
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