Step II Warming up Stethoscope

[g1p3e4]

Does anyone know how to warm up the stethoscope for comlex pe/usmle step 2 cs?
Is it okay to use your hand? Or is that perceived as not cleanly?

thanks!

 

[OveractiveBrain]

Does anyone know how to warm up the stethoscope for comlex pe/usmle step 2 cs?
Is it okay to use your hand? Or is that perceived as not cleanly?

thanks!

A) It doesnt matter.
B) Any method is acceptable.
C) I didnt wash my hands, warm my scope, or do anything politely, and I destroyed that exam. Don't worry about little things like this.

 

[MedSchoolPhenom]

ridiculous question.

 

[seiyakou]

It's not a ridiculous question when the review books tell you to do it.

 

[anony mouse]

fwiw I warmed mine on my hand (washed or gloved) and it turned out well.

OB, you seriously didn't wash your hands or glove for a single encounter? I thought that was the only criteria to pass.

 

[g1p3e4]

Thanks everyone for responding. I'll probably use my hand.

 

[nitpick]

You will not have time to do that!!!!!!