Veterinary Technician

Category - Anesthesia

What is an inexpensive piece of monitoring equipment that can auscultate the heart and lungs from within the patient?
  1. Alien probe
  2. Esophageal stethoscope
  3. Temperature probe
  4. Electrocardiopulmonagram
Explanation
Answer: B - An esophageal stethoscope is an inexpensive piece of monitoring equipment that can auscultate the heart and lungs from within the esophagus. It is slid down the esophagus after the patient is at a surgical plane of anesthesia and a set of ear pieces are attached so that heart and lung sounds can be heard.
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