FAQ About Rene Laennec
How did Rene Laennec come up with the idea of the stethoscope?
Rene Laennec developed the idea for the stethoscope while observing the limitations of direct auscultation, where doctors placed their ears directly on a patient's body. He was inspired to use a rolled piece of paper to amplify sounds, which led to the creation of a more refined instrument, the stethoscope.
