Why Do Doctors Always Tap Their Stethoscope? #curious Doctors often tap their stethoscope before usi

Why Do Doctors Always Tap Their Stethoscope? #curious Doctors often tap their stethoscope before using it to listen to a patient's heartbeat or lung sounds, and this practice serves a specific purpose. Tapping the stethoscope is known as "priming" and here's why it's done: Testing Functionality: By tapping, doctors check if the stethoscope is functioning correctly. They listen for any unusual sounds or blockages that could affect their ability to hear the patient's vital signs. So, when you see a doctor tapping their stethoscope, it's not a superstitious ritual but a practical step to ensure accurate and clear auscultation when assessing a patient's health. #StethoscopeTapping #MedicalPractice #Auscultation #DoctorRoutine #MedicalEquipment #HealthcareTools #DiagnosticProcedure #ClinicalAssessment #StethoscopeHygiene #PatientCare #MedicalExamination #ListeningToHeartbeat #HealthcareProfessional #DiagnosticDevices #SoundClarity #MedicalAssessment #MedicalCheckup #DoctorHabits #MedicalTradition #MedicalScience #StethoscopeFunctionality #DoctorTools #fyp #fypシ #medicine

[NottHHenry]

Thank you I had no idea how Stethoscopes worked

[vilmoswinkler]

So my mother (musics teacher) just casually brought home one of these