Wearing a stethoscope correctly
Remove debris
If the stethoscope is kept in a pocket or is not regularly maintained, the cotton wool, fibers, or dust from the clothing may block the stethoscope ear tube. Regular maintenance and cleaning can prevent this from happening.
Check the tightness
The high-quality sound transmission of the stethoscope is related to the tightness of the stethoscope and the patient's body surface, and the stethoscope to the ear canal of the listener. Loose parts of the head, loose Y tube, and damaged Y tube will affect the tightness. The better the fit, the more accurately the sound in the patient's body can be transmitted to the listener's ear. So always check the status of the stethoscope.
