About the Author
W. Frank Peacock MD, FACEP, FACC
W. Frank Peacock MD, FACEP, FACC, FESC is Professor of Emergency Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. He has authored more than 900 peer-reviewed publications on cardiovascular emergency care and infection prevention. Dr. Peacock also serves as Chief Medical Officer of AseptiScope, where he supports research and clinical education focused on stethoscope hygiene and reducing pathogen transmission in healthcare.
Why Stethoscope Hygiene Matters for Patient Safety For many patients, the stethoscope is one of the most recognizable symbols of healthcare. It is also one of the most frequently used diagnostic tools...
The Stethoscope as the Clinician’s “Third Hand” For patients, the consequences of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) can be serious. HAIs can lead to longer hospital stays, additional treatments...
“Useless. Cheaply made, but not cheap to procure. Can’t hear a thing out of them. ‘Fisher-Price’ toys!” These are the common reactions we get from clinicians when we ask...