Additionally, in the post-educational study period, a shared stethoscope was found to be the vector in the infection of three patients with K. pneumoniae in the ward where the stethoscope was shared.

Doctors’ Stethoscopes Can Transmit Bacteria As Easily As Unwashed Hands New research shows that the instruments could be a vector for bacterial infections—a concern, as they’re infrequently ...

The new guideline categorizes the stethoscope as a vector that transmits by touch and states the need for hygiene before all patient exams.

The stethoscope, known as a clinician's 'third hand,' is a passive and unexamined vector of these infections, acting as the vector for deadly diseases like central line-associated bloodstream ...

Therefore, interventions like washing the stethoscope or cleaning it with bleach or alcohol swabs may not be enough to prevent stethoscopes from becoming an effective vector in the spread of these ...

New stethoscope uses AI to help doctors find heart valve problems LAWRENCE - There is encouraging news about the role of artificial intelligence in health care.

Stethoscopes used in an ICU were loaded with bacteria, including bacteria that may be associated with nosocomial infections, and standard cleaning only modestly reduced bacteria levels, a study found.

Sixty future physicians were presented with stethoscopes on Thursday in a celebratory ceremony at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Spokane. The class of 35 women and 25 men will ...

The stethoscope, long revered as an essential instrument in patient diagnosis and care, is increasingly being scrutinised for its role as a potential vector in the transmission of infectious ...

Deep tech Dutch startup targets remote patient monitoring with its smart stethoscope Lapsi Health has launched its stethoscope in the US, after receiving FDA clearance October 2, 2024 - 4:00 pm ...

WEXFORD, Pa.-- (BUSINESS WIRE)--Rijuven today announced the launch of CardioSleeve for Pediatrics, the first FDA-cleared device that adds ECG capabilities to transform any existing stethoscope ...