how does a stethoscope work?

HappyTo BeHereTo answered

Or you can look here:

http://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/everyday-innovations/stethoscopes.htm

Broad Kenny answered

It transmits the sound from the chest piece, via air-filled hollow tubes, to the listener's ears. The chest piece usually consists of two sides that can be placed against the patient for sensing sound; a diaphragm or bell.

Tom Jackson answered

There was a segment on a cable TV show about the invention of the stethoscope.

This is from wikipedia; you might enjoy the rest of the article.

The stethoscope was invented in France in 1816 by René Laennec at the Necker-Enfants Malades Hospital in Paris.^[1] It consisted of a wooden tube and was monaural. Laennec invented the stethoscope because he was uncomfortable placing his ear on women's chests to hear heart sounds.^[2]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stethoscope

Jaimie JT answered

I think it works like this .. BOOM BOOM .. UH UH ... BOOM BOOM ..UH UH Four out of five doctors would approve this message or they wouldn't.

Megan goodgirl answered

The doctor places it on your heart while you take deep breathes.

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