Encompass HealthCare & Wound Medicine Learns That Stethoscopes May Cause Cross-Contaminatination and Infection

Stethoscopes may play a serious role in cross-contamination and infecting patients, according to a recent article from the Mayo Clinic. Some solutions include wiping the entire stethoscope between patients and using a cover or a separate stethoscope for each patient.

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