Pediatric: These smaller size stethoscopes pick up higher tones and are just the right size for children’s bodies. They have both a bell (open) side and a diaphragm (covered with a membrane) side.

Pediatric stethoscopes often have smaller diaphragms and bells that are more suitable for infants and children. Adult stethoscopes may have larger heads. Frequently asked questions about stethoscopes.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- After more than four decades of caring for children, a beloved Louisville pediatrician is hanging up her stethoscope. Dr. Beverly Gaines took to social media this week to ...

With support from the National Institutes of Health, Johns Hopkins electrical and computer engineer Mounya Elhilali is developing a smart digital stethoscope aimed at revolutionizing pulmonary ...

Your pediatrician listens to your child's heart with a stethoscope to assess its function and health. They hear the first and second heartbeats caused by the valves closing, but they also listen ...