How to Use Your Stethoscope: Hear S3, S4 & Murmurs Like a Pro | Clinical Examination Skills

Auscultation Secrets: When to use the Bell vs. Diaphragm? | cardiology stethoscope tips Check Out the PW MedEd One Plan: https://meded.onelink.me/5aR9/ogdp7ihj A stethoscope is the most expensive piece of jewelry a doctor can earn—it is earned through hard work, not bought. In this high-yield clinical skills session, Dr. Santhosh Sir explains how to use your stethoscope correctly, covering everything from its basic parts to advanced auscultation techniques. Whether you are using a Littmann stethoscope or a standard cardiology stethoscope, understanding the physics of sound frequency is vital for accurate diagnosis. We dive deep into the fundamental difference between the Diaphragm and the Bell. Learn why using the wrong side can lead to missing critical findings like S3, S4 heart sounds or mid-diastolic murmurs of Mitral Stenosis. Dr. Santhosh Sir also shares examiner-level tips on how to handle the stethoscope during your MBBS practical exams to ensure you get those passing marks and beyond. Key Highlights: Parts of a Stethoscope: Earpiece, Tubing, and Chest Piece. Diaphragm vs Bell: Differentiating High Pitch (S1, S2) vs. Low Pitch (S3, S4) sounds. Practical Hack: How to switch sides and the "Tap Test" for checking the active side. Clinical Murmurs: Auscultating Mitral Stenosis and Systolic Murmurs. Exam Strategy: What Indian medical examiners look for during clinical auscultation. 00:00 The Most Expensive Jewelry: Earning the Stethoscope 01:07 Anatomy of a Stethoscope: Parts and Functions 01:43 Diaphragm vs Bell: Identifying the Two Sides 02:07 How to Switch Between Bell & Diaphragm (The Twist Mechanism) 02:30 The Tap Test: Checking Which Side is Active 02:43 Physics of Sound: Understanding Frequency and Pitch 03:39 Mastering the Bell: Low Pitch Sounds (S3, S4, Mid-Diastolic Murmurs) 03:59 Mastering the Diaphragm: High Pitch Sounds (S1, S2, Breath Sounds, Systolic Murmurs) 04:37 Examiner Tips: Passing your MBBS Practical Auscultation Exam #Stethoscope #ClinicalSkills #Auscultation #MBBSIndia #NEETPG2026 #DrSanchitSir #PWMedEd #LittmannStethoscope #MedicalStudent #CardiologyStethoscope #ClinicalExamination #HeartSounds #PhysicsWallah ------------------------------- 📌 PW MedEd SOCIAL MEDIA - 🌐 Telegram: https://t.me/pwmeded 🌐 Instagram:   / pw_meded   🌐 Facebook:   / 746577550133506   ------------------------------- 📌 RECOMMENDED CHANNELS FOR YOU - 🌐 Physics Wallah - Alakh Pandey:    / @physicswallah   🌐 PW MedEd NExT:    / @medednext   🌐 Competition Wallah:    / @pw-neetwallah   ------------------------------- 📌 For Queries or Complaints: 🌐   / 746577550133506   📞 Missed Call: 07019-243-492 -------------------------------