Since its invention by a French doctor 200 years ago, this device has become the unique identifier for clinical practitioners. A stethoscope wrapped around the collar of a white-coat medico tethers the patients easily to them. However, the tether is reportedly being frayed. Let us get into the most happening discussion of the time among clinical fraternity about the possible demise of the unmatched clinical tool called stethoscope.
The advent of smarter and handy technology has enabled the patient to be diagnosed even from a distance that is out of reach for a stethoscope. This article will try to find out whether the pulse of a stethoscope is really fading with the pressure of newer and smarter devices. Before going into the depth of this discussion, we must understand how a stethoscope works. It is one of the simplest devices ever invented with a huge impact in diagnostic…
