James Markham

James Markham is a content marketer. A writer by day and a reader by night, he is loathe to discuss himself in the third person, but can be persuaded to do so from time to time.

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History of Littmann Stethoscope

The term stethoscope is derived from two Greek words; stethos (meaning chest) and scopos (meaning examination). Apart from being used by medical practitioners to hear the heart and chest sounds, the stethoscope is also used to listen to bowel sounds and blood flow noises within the veins and arteries.

How to Use a Stethoscope

How many times have you seen a little kid listening to his or her heartbeat with a stethoscope? Using a stethoscope may seem simple enough, but there are proper steps to take in order to use it properly and to its fullest potential. Read on, and learn how to properly use a stethoscope.