What is a Stethoscope?
The stethoscope is a medical device for auscultation, or listening to internal sounds of an animal or human body.
Where Can I Get a Stethoscope In South Africa?
GetItGator Medical
Address: 424 Honeydew Rd W, Sundowner, Johannesburg, 2188, South Africa
Hours: Open 24 hours
Phone: +27 10 222 0300
Specmed Medical
Address: Midline Business Park, Halfway House, Midrand, 1685, South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8 am Tue
Phone: +27 11 805 5891
Impact Medical Supplies
Address: 17 Newport Business park Quartz road Kya Sand Randburg City of Johannesburg Rural, 2169, South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8 am Tue
Phone: +27 11 708 0002
What is the best stethoscope to buy as a medical student?
3M™ Littmann® Stethoscopes are the top choice for both students and clinicians, as well as recommended by professors for classroom and clinical practice.
What to consider when buying a stethoscope?
Several considerations should factor into any stethoscope purchase, including, but not limited to, price, sound quality, weight, and infection-control properties.
How long should a stethoscope last?
The average lifespan of a well-cared-for stethoscope is about two years, but with heavy use and abuse, that durability diminishes.
Nurses of all skill levels and ranks will find that they need to replace their stethoscopes much more often, sometimes within a year or less.