Both the stethoscope diaphragm and tube had a higher total bacterial count than either side of the palm and the back of the hand. Only the fingertips had a higher average bacterial count.

The diaphragm is the hard, round piece at the end of the stethoscope tube, which picks up sound. Although diaphragms may look the same to the untrained eye, there are a few different types to ...

Market Scope: The stethoscope is made up of two earpieces slanted at the same angle as the ear canal, rubber tubing, and a plate with either a diaphragm or a bell. High-frequency sounds are ...

As guidelines elevate stethoscope hygiene requirements, new technology may resolve pathogen transmission via touch Aseptiscope’s DiskCover® System can help healthcare providers meet the new ...

Study shows stethoscopes have more bacteria than doctors%27 palms Researchers encourage doctors to treat stethoscope as extension of their hands and sanitize after seeing each patient The study ...

A small study of 71 patients who were examined by physicians with sterile gloves and stethoscopes showed that the stethoscope's diaphragm -- the circular portion placed on the body -- was more ...

A novel ultraviolet C device was effective in reducing contamination on stethoscope diaphragms from several pathogens, according to data from a recent study. “Stethoscopes frequently become ...

The diaphragm is the hard, round piece at the end of the stethoscope tube, which picks up sound. Although diaphragms may look the same to the untrained eye, there are a few different types to ...

The diaphragm is the hard, round piece at the end of the stethoscope tube, which picks up sound. Although diaphragms may look the same to the untrained eye, there are a few different types to ...

The diaphragm may require replacement from time to time, or any other modality of cleansing may be resorted to. In fact after every use, the diaphragm of the stethoscope should be cleaned during ...