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Invention at Necker Hospital
- When
- 1816
- Where
- Necker-Enfants Malades Hospital
Laennec invented the stethoscope in 1816 at the Necker-Enfants Malades Hospital in Paris, driven by his flute-carving skills and clinical needs.
The invention occurred in 1816 at the Necker-Enfants Malades Hospital in Paris. Laennec's background in carving wooden flutes contributed to the device's creation. The specific date of January 1, 1816, is a legacy placeholder; the year 1816 is supported by sources.
Sources
- Stethoscope Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-03
- René Laennec Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-29
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