Description
Specific uses of Littmann stethoscopes include:
Heart Sounds:
Listening for heart murmurs, abnormal rhythms, and other sounds related to the heart’s function.
Lung Sounds:
Identifying wheezing, crackles, and other abnormal sounds in the lungs that may indicate respiratory problems.
Arterial Sounds:
Detecting bruits, abnormal sounds in arteries, which can suggest narrowed or blocked arteries.
Abdominal Sounds:
Assessing bowel sounds, which can indicate problems with digestion or bowel function.
Blood Pressure:
Using the stethoscope to auscultate Korotkoff sounds to determine systolic and diastolic blood pressure.