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A stethoscope's primary use is auscultation, allowing healthcare professionals to listen to internal body sounds like heartbeats, lung sounds (breathing), and bowel sounds to diagnose heart conditions (murmurs, arrhythmias), respiratory issues (wheezing, pneumonia), and gastrointestinal problems (obstructions). It's also crucial for taking blood pressure by listening for blood flow sounds (Korotkoff sounds) with a cuff and can even check fetal heartbeats and blood flow in vessels.  

Wheelchairs are categorized mainly as manual (self-propelled or attendant-pushed) or power (electric), with various types like standard, lightweight, heavy-duty, transport (for caregivers), reclining/tilt-in-space (for pressure relief), and specialty models (sports, all-terrain, pediatric, standing) designed for different user needs and environments, offering options from basic mobility to complex rehabilitation

To use a thermometer accurately, choose the right method for the person's age (rectal for infants, oral/forehead/ear for older kids/adults), ensure the thermometer is clean and placed correctly (under tongue, in dry armpit, or in ear canal), wait for the beep, and wait 30 mins after eating/drinking for oral readings. Consistency is key, so use the same method for tracking, understanding rectal is most accurate, while armpit is least accurate.