PA2017:) Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 I'm planning on buying a Littman, but there's like a million choices! I already have one that's their most basic level, but I was wondering which one is good for better quality, but won't break the bank? I don't have the best ears:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator rev ronin Posted December 27, 2014 Administrator Share Posted December 27, 2014 Does your school not mandate one for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulfari Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 http://www.allheart.com/littmann-cardiology-iii-27-inch-stethoscope/p/31273134/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinntsp Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 This question comes up every so often. Do a search for 'stethoscope' and you should find a few threads with opinions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PA2017:) Posted December 28, 2014 Author Share Posted December 28, 2014 This question comes up every so often. Do a search for 'stethoscope' and you should find a few threads with opinions. http://www.allheart.com/littmann-cardiology-iii-27-inch-stethoscope/p/31273134/ thanks! and I'll search for those threads:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ishtyaq Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 Buy A Classic II SE. They are all good. You don't need an electronic for starts. That's my suggestion. I have been switching between Cardiology III and Classic II SE and i like them. For a learner a Classic II SE is good. You don't need to spend a whole lot of money for a stethoscope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PA2017:) Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share Posted January 7, 2015 Buy A Classic II SE. They are all good. You don't need an electronic for starts. That's my suggestion. I have been switching between Cardiology III and Classic II SE and i like them. For a learner a Classic II SE is good. You don't need to spend a whole lot of money for a stethoscope. actually just got the II SE for Christmas so that's all settled:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forensikchic Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 I have been a forensic scientist in Firearms for 15 years and now my hearing is not the best (ruptured an eardrum on the left years ago). I am seriously considering buying an electronic one now so I wont have the disadvantage I have already noticed working as an EMT. I start school in a few months. I have a good basic stethoscope but I still don't hear well out of it or the other ones on the box (ambulance). It may be the other noise that we have to mentally disregard but I have also noticed that I have a hard time even when I was shadowing and in a quiet office. I find it hard to even get a decent blood pressure, let alone hear heart or breath sounds. I hate to just keep trying because my PA or patient may lose confidence in me. The only electronic one I have seen is the 3100. Does anyone have one of these and do they really help a lot? Maybe I am just doomed to bad hearing. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGoLong Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 I have a Littman 3100 and enjoy using it. My ears are old (as is the rest of me) and it helps. I didn't get it until I was out working in cardiology; not sure what schools would think about having one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelseff Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 I have a Littman 3100 and enjoy using it. My ears are old (as is the rest of me) and it helps. I didn't get it until I was out working in cardiology; not sure what schools would think about having one.I got a 3100 too (I wear hearing aids so I needed an amplified). As an alternative to the master cardio non amplified line, I recommend the Welch Allen Harvey Elite. I had that before my SNHL and it was awesome. I can still use it to some extent now hearing loss notwithstanding, but the 3100 is my workhorse. Battery life ain't that great though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalPA Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Schools shouldn't think anything of it. It's an ADA accomodation. There are many deaf doctors and this doesn't interfere with the functional requirements. In fact the accommodation is what allows you to meet the functional requirements for the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forensikchic Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 I fully intend to get one before school starts! I need to be able to hear like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketpropelled Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Schools shouldn't think anything of it. It's an ADA accomodation. There are many deaf doctors and this doesn't interfere with the functional requirements. In fact the accommodation is what allows you to meet the functional requirements for the job. Technical standards still apply, ADA or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelseff Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 If you wear hearing aids, you might consider this one: http://www.allheart.com/product.aspx?p=ca718712x&cmpid=SEGOO&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=plagoogle&CAWELAID=1030874039&CAGPSPN=pla&catargetid=120013910001157970&cadevice=c&gclid=CIjP3vCPlMMCFU9sfgodVHAA0g Im thinking about it since the 3100 picks up some friction/rubbing noises that mess me up sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakingpatience Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Technical standards still apply, ADA or not. Technical standards apply, but if you can perform the functions with simple modifications (such as a higher quality stethoscope), how would that ever be a problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalPA Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 ^^^ding ding ding. ADA accommodations bring the person to the level of meeting the technical standards. Any school that denies a student with a documented disability an accommodation is open to lawsuit. Not smart if the university accept federal funds...majority of schools do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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