The stethoscope: some preliminary investigations.

Welsby, P D; Parry, G; Smith, D · Postgrad Med J · 2003

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Abstract

Textbooks, clinicians, and medical teachers differ as to whether the stethoscope bell or diaphragm should be used for auscultating respiratory sounds at the chest wall. Logic and our results suggest that stethoscope diaphragms are more appropriate.

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