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How does a stethoscope work?

Stethoscopes with dual lumen tube design. The tubing is split in half on the inside of the dual lumen tubing creating two sound channels inside one outer tube. It separates to left and right paths so that the sounds can reach the stethoscope user’s ears with the best accuracy.

What is a stethoscope used for?

Okay, so what is a stethoscope used for as a medical device. You already know that it is used for listening to the internal sounds of a human body. But what kind of sounds?

What is the part of a stethoscope that goes into the ear called?

The part of the stethoscope that actually goes into the ear is called the eartips . Okay, but what is a stethoscope eartips made of then? The eartips are most of the time made of silicone or rubber. The eartips have a hole in the middle for letting out the sound straight to the user’s ear.

Why does a stethoscope need tubing?

Stethoscope needs tubing to transfer and relay the frequencies or sounds caught up by the chestpiece to the eartubes. Without tubing, the user of the stethoscope could not hear the sounds.

What is the stem of a stethoscope made of?

Typically in most cases, the stem is made of metal or steel. It’s also the part that allows the user of the stethoscope to choose between the diaphragm and the bell on two-sided chestpieces. The user of the stethoscope can easily rotate the chestpiece and then click it into the place with a ball bearing. That determines whether the diaphragm ...

What is the part of the stethoscope that conducts sound?

The chestpiece. Also known as the head, the chestpiece is the part of the stethoscope responsible for conducting the sound. The user places this part of the stethoscope to the patient’s skin.

Why is the stethoscope larger?

The larger size allows the user of the stethoscope to listen to a larger area of the human patient’s body.