Enumerate the uses of stethoscope.

Explanation

Stethoscope is a medical device used to hear the internal sounds of the human body such as heart beat, sounds due to inhalation and exhalation of air in the lungs, stomach, intestinal movements and also foetal movements.
Clinical significance of stethoscope :
1. Stethoscope helps to find the normal and abnormal heart sounds and also to diagnose valve functions.
2. It helps to diagnose lung diseases such as pneumonia, pulmonary edema, bronchitis and pleuritis.
3. Stethoscopes along with sphygmomanometer are used to read the blood pressure.
4. It outlines the status of cardiac, respiratory and intestinal disorders.