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zabzonkyesterday at 4:59 PM3 repliesview on HN

Never seen a UK doctor or nurse attempt to clean, much les sterilize, one.


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jwcaccesyesterday at 5:02 PM

There are disposable, single-patient stethoscopes, but I've seen my Dr do a casual wipe with an alcohol swab often enough...

xyzzy_plughyesterday at 5:05 PM

I think this is a good point, insofar that how bacterial resistant the stethoscope is relevant. Stethoscopes made of stainless steel are going to beat anything 3d printed by a significant margin.

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matheusmoreirayesterday at 6:14 PM

The usual procedure is to wipe with 70% ethyl alcohol.