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Medical news, from the Department of the Obvious

Feb. 20th, 2015 at 2:33 PM
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Providers turn to electronic stethoscopes for Ebola patients

Several hospitals have used electronic stethoscopes to avoid contamination when providers check on Ebola patients. Traditional stethoscopes are difficult to use while wearing protective gear and following contamination prevention measures. Stethoscopes are rarely used in Ebola clinics in Africa, which makes it difficult to monitor patients' symptoms. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (2/8)
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"Traditional stethoscopes are difficult to use while wearing protective gear"...difficult?! Impossible!
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