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...
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...
Opinion Editorial #7 by Dr. Sarathi Kalra - Protect Your Patient - "Studies show the DiskCover aseptic barriers are effective in preventing patient exposure to harmful pathogens and contaminants while...
Opinion Editorial #6 by Dr. Alan Maisel - Protect Your Patient - “stethoscope cross-contamination should be prevented with an aseptic and high-fidelity barrier that is aseptically applied to our...
The stethoscope has come under scrutiny as a vector for infection, particularly with the emergence of COVID-19.
A novel, aseptic barrier system from AseptiScope™ prevents pathogen transmission...
Opinion Editorial #5 by Alpesh Amin - Protect Your Patient - "An easy to use and fail-safe method that improves stethoscope hygiene could help facilitate achieving the Triple Aim."...
Opinion Editorial #4 by Cynthia Cadwell - Protect Your Patient - "Adding a touch-free stethoscope barrier dispenser in these locations will decrease stethoscope contamination. Goal: 'Do No Harm'."...
Opinion Editorial #3 by Frank Peacock, IV, MD, FACEP, FACC, FESC - Stethoscope Contamination: What We Haven’t Learned in 150 Years - "Unfortunately, the apparent standard of care is to rub dirty...
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