American Journal of Medicine Article Highlights the Promise of Aseptic Barriers for Stethoscope Hygiene in the COVID-19 Era
An automated, clinically validated and aseptic single-use barrier system from AseptiScopeholds promise to fill a significant gap in stethoscope hygiene practices.
- An automated, clinically validated and aseptic single-use barrier system from AseptiScopeholds promise to fill a significant gap in stethoscope hygiene practices.
- "The stethoscope is the most prominent and enduring symbol of the interaction and bond between the physician and the patient.
- In the light of the COVID-19 pandemic, current guidelines and practices related to stethoscope hygiene have understandably come into the spotlight.
- The article concludes that a promising solution for infection protection for the stethoscope is the use of aseptic disposable diaphragm barriers.