Place the earpieces in your ears with the tips pointing forward
Hold the chest piece firmly against the body
Listen for internal sounds such as the heart, lungs, or abdomen
Use the diaphragm side for higher-pitched sounds
Use the bell side for lower-pitched sounds
Keep the room quiet to hear sounds clearly
Apply gentle pressure to avoid blocking low-pitched sounds
Move the chest piece to different areas as needed
Clean the stethoscope after use
Store the stethoscope in a safe, dry place