Different faces of the stethoscope: history, usefulness, evolution, contamination, and disinfection practices
A stethoscope is a tool mainly used by physicians of various specialties in their daily work. Over the centuries, newer designs of this diagnostic tool have been improved and developed. A stethoscope in medical practice, which comes into contact with many patients, poses a high risk of infection tra...
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| Main Authors: | Dorota Ochońska, Monika Brzychczy-Włoch, Katarzyna Talaga-Ćwiertnia |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Termedia Publishing House
2024-11-01
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| Series: | Studia Medyczne |
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| Online Access: | https://www.termedia.pl/Different-faces-of-the-stethoscope-history-usefulness-evolution-contamination-and-disinfection-practices,67,54992,1,1.html |
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