Stethoscopes

Although they are considered a classic symbol of the doctor's profession, stethoscopes can be handy instruments to have in your home for emergencies and diagnostics. If a loved one is having trouble breathing or experiencing chest pains, a stethoscope can help you to detect any potential problems before they become life-threatening. To monitor breathing, heart rhythms or other internal sounds in any home or office setting, check out the selection of stethoscopes available at Overstock.com.

There are two types of medical stethoscopes: acoustic and electronic. Acoustic stethoscopes transmit sound from the chest piece to the listener's ears via air-filled hollow tubes. When placed against a patient's chest or back, a diaphragm in the chest piece vibrates with body sounds and creates acoustic pressure waves that travel through the tubes to the ear pieces. Electronic stethoscopes further amplify body sounds by converting them into electric signals, making it even easier to hear abnormal sounds or rhythms in a patient's lungs or heart.

At Overstock.com, you will find both acoustic and electronic stethoscopes, among other diagnostic tools. Many of our stethoscopes offer sensitive diaphragms for superior amplification and frequency transmission. For the best wearing comfort and a superior acoustic seal, try a stethoscope with PVC ear tips. Some stethoscopes even include a small stopwatch on one side of the chest piece for measuring a patient's pulse.

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