Table 2.
Positive signs obtained by Stemoscope and the following treatments
| Positive signs | Cases | Follow-up procedure | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tachycardia (HR > 110 bpm) | 14 | Metoprolol | palpitation was quickly relieved |
| Bradycardia (HR < 50 bpm) | 1 | Transfer to a designated hospital for ECG | No serious consequences |
| Dry rales | 7 | Orthoxine or Salbutamol | Cough quickly relieved |
| Moist rales | 3 | Furosemide or Ambroxol, prompt referral for further treatment | No serious consequences |
| Premature beat | 4 | Two patients were given explanatory comfort, and two were given metoprolol | Palpitation is relieved and anxiety is eliminated |
| Cardiac murmur | 1 | Echocardiography is recommended | An atrial septal defect was diagnosed |