Stethoscope

Name: Stethoscope
SKU: IDXT2603
Availability: InStock

Original price was: KSh2,500.00.Current price is: KSh2,400.00.

A stethoscope is an iconic acoustic medical device used by healthcare professionals to listen to internal body sounds. It captures vibrations from organs like the heart, lungs, and intestines, channeling the sound waves through hollow tubing directly to the listener’s ears.

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Key Anatomy & Mechanics

Every standard acoustic stethoscope relies on several crucial components working in tandem to pick up physiological signals:

Chestpiece: The heavy metal part placed on the patient. High-quality models often utilize a dual-sided stainless steel design.
Diaphragm: The larger, flat side of the chestpiece used for capturing high-frequency tones, such as breathing patterns and normal heart rhythms.
Bell: The smaller, cup-shaped side designed for low-frequency vibrations, such as specific heart murmurs.
Tubing: The flexible conduit that blocks out ambient noise and seals the acoustic pathway. Newer iterations utilize rubber-free, non-latex materials to prevent cracking and staining.
Headset & Eartips: The metallic spring tension bars and soft-sealing eartips that must face forward (toward the nose) to align properly with the ear canal geometry.