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Auscultation

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Auscultation is the technical term for listening to the internal sounds of the body, usually using a stethoscope. It is performed for the purposes of examining the circulatory system and respiratory system, as well as the gastrointestinal system. ...read more from Wikipedia

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  • It is a clinical skill which require substantial experience and a good listening skill.1
  • The term was coined by a French physician René-Théophile-Hyacinthe Laënnec in 1819.1
  • This procedure is part of a proper physical examination.2

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Wikipedia: Auscultation
  2. ↑ A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Auscultation

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