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PROPER STETHOSCOPE USE & FIT
The earpieces on your stethoscope have been carefully calibrated to provide clear and audible
acoustics. To best hear the sounds to be analyzed, please keep the following tips in mind:
The earpieces should point forward when
in use, Fig1. The earpieces should fit in ears
securely but comfortably.
The binaurals may be adjusted to ensure
maximum comfort and efficacy. To increase
the tension, simply squeeze the binaurals just
above the joint where they meet, crossing
the earpieces, Fig 2. Do not apply too much
pressure; apply a minimum of force, slightly
increasing the pressure until the earpieces fit
comfortably.
Should the earpieces be too tight, pull the
binaurals apart, grasping them just above the
joint where they meet, Fig. 3. Be gentle so as
not to damage the stethoscope.
Always use caution when adjusting the
binaurals to avoid damage. When bringing
the earpieces closer together, the maximum
tension used should bring the black tubing
on either side within contact. When pulling
the binaurals apart, do not exceed 90 degrees
between the binaurals.
Fig. 1 -
Incorrect Position
Fig. 1 -
Correct Position
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
