Uses for Diaphragm and Bell of Stethoscope
| | | Purpose | Technique |
|---|
| Diaphragm | To detect high-pitched sounds (e.g., breath sounds, normal heart sounds, bowel sounds) | Press firmly on body part |
| Bell | To detect low-pitched sounds (e.g., abnormal extra heart sounds, heart murmurs, carotid bruits) | Press lightly over body part |