Twenty Thousand Hertz How Doctors Listen: A sonic journey through the body
Aug 21, 2024
Join Dr. David Steensma, a medical professional specializing in sound and health, and Dr. Daniel Weiss, an expert in medical diagnosis, as they delve into the intriguing world of bodily sounds. They discuss the evolution of auditory examination in medicine, from Hippocrates to modern AI-assisted tools. Learn how sounds, like heartbeats, can reveal health mysteries. Their engaging conversation highlights the significance of these sounds in diagnosis and the exciting technologies reshaping medical listening today.
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Hippocratic Sound Diagnosis
- Hippocrates, the father of medicine, used sound for diagnoses.
- By shaking patients and listening to their chests, he detected fluid buildup.
Auenbrugger and Percussion
- Leopold Auenbrugger, inspired by his innkeeper father, developed percussion in medicine.
- This technique involves tapping to identify fluid levels, similar to checking wine casks.
Laennec's Stethoscope
- René Laennec invented the stethoscope due to social constraints and patient circumstances.
- Unable to place his ear on a female patient's chest, he used a rolled paper tube, inspired by children's play.