Palaniappan R, Sundaraj K, Ahamed NU, Arjunan A, Sundaraj S | Farinetti A, Roman S, Mancini J, et al |
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In Canada, it is produced by Glia as a Class I device | In urban areas in the developed world, allied professionals such as nurses and paramedics are often unable to afford premium stethoscopes |
The stethoscope is also being introduced where stethoscopes may not have been used before, improving the quality of care patients receive.
7To reduce cost, 3D printers are used to create several parts including the stethoscope head, Y-piece, spring and ear tubes | |
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Assembly instructions The Glia stethoscope functions as well as the market gold-standard Littmann Cardiology III at a fraction of the cost | Computer-based Respiratory Sound Analysis: A Systematic Review |
Medical professionals who have relied on premium brand counterparts are making the switch and realizing the potential devices like these can have for sustainable and self-reliant healthcare.
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