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Invention of the Stethoscope

Stuff You Missed in History Class

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The First Benarl Stethoscope

New York doctor George p. Camon camman invented the first stethoscope in 1851. He wanted to improve his diagnostic tools so that he could get as much information as possible when working with patients. His design was based on models already seen by other doctors, but there had been problems making a model practical for continual daily use.

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