charle007 Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 SO whats the best stethoscope to get. Or most recommended dependable one. most people say Littman Classic 2. I just wanna double check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metallicat Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Most people in my class I believe went with the Littman Cardiology III, based on recommendations given to us... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapelirroja Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Check with your school. Mine requires a cardiology grade stethoscope--thus, the classic II SE wouldn't cut it. If you're just working on getting your HCE before applying to PA school, the Classic II SE is probably a good choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradtPA Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 After 20 years of jet engine and riding in the back of noisy ambulances slightly decreased my hearing, I find the littman electronic scope invaluable. up to 18 times amplification helps me never to miss the pesky heart murmur. http://www.southwestmedical.com/Diagnostic_Products/Sthethoscopes/Littman_Electronic_Stethoscope_Model_4000/444p0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LIVNLEARN Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 I'm using Littman's Cardiology III. I used it during the didactic and am using the heck out of it on rotation. I love it. It wasn't cheap, but I'm glad I made the investment.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djr02d Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 It was recommended for us to get the littman cardiology III. I tried it out along with two welch allyn stethoscopes (at independent retailers). The welch allyn worked best for me (cardiology grade, made with brass). I was dead set on littman but kept an open mind. I would advise getting a great quality stethoscope and something YOU are comfortable with. Its something you will use throughout your career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain1028 Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Classic II = Respiratory Therapist Cardiology III = Physician Assistant End of story.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prospective PA Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 agree with everyone above, my school recommends (in other words requires) the Cardiology III Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemegroup Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 I couldn't be happier with my Welch Allyn Harvey Elite. Classmates have asked to use it when they couldn't hear anything with their Littmans :D. You definitely don't want to bang it into anything when you've got the earpieces in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AZReam Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 There are sensibly priced alternatives to Littmann - search for Trimline/DRG's PureTone and Symphony models, Riester's cardiophon, and various offerings from MDF. If buying online, look for free shipping offers other freebies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain1028 Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 We used to laugh at the students with the clumsy looking Welch Allyn's. And besides all the cool people on "ER" use a Cardiology III. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemegroup Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 And besides all the cool people on "ER" use a Cardiology III. That's right, all the nurses. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmostDone2011 Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Littman Cardiology III Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkc18 Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Personally Ive tried cardiology III and I ended up buying prestige cardiology which worked just as good for me and A LOT cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain1028 Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Ok then all you smarties....What type of scope does "Nurse Jackie" and "HawthoRNe" use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jbraman Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Nurse Jackie is using a thinklab steth. I'm not sure what Hawthorne uses, I can't find a good image with her using one yet (I'm not going to watch the show just to find out what she uses!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyBoy Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 I didn't even see Hawthorne use a stethoscope.... But I don't think she needs one. She can tell that when a person falls down, they're hemorrhaging just by sight... and then she can assemble a orderly team to put that same person on a gurney in under 5 seconds....stat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charle007 Posted June 20, 2009 Author Share Posted June 20, 2009 What about Dr. House, what type does he use? Jus kidding, guys i see now which one i should pick. I love u guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator True Anomaly Posted June 20, 2009 Moderator Share Posted June 20, 2009 Ok then all you smarties....What type of scope does "Nurse Jackie" and "HawthoRNe" use? As much as you're obsessed with Nurse Jackie, I have no doubt you know exactly what she uses. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain1028 Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 True Anomaly! You will have to get up a bit earlier in the morning to pimp this chimp.... Everyone knows that Nurse Jackie uses a standard Sprague Rappaport nursing stethoscope. Hers is black... http://www.allheart.com/ah414010.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jbraman Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Negative, she's using a thinklab. Look at the symbol on the back of the stethoscope in the first picture. http://thefameflame.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/nurse-jackie.jpg and compare it to the symbol for thinklab http://www.thinklabsdirect.com/id2/ also, thinklab proudly touts her using their scope http://www.thinklabsmedical.com/ Nurse Jackie is way advanced to be using a "standard" stethoscope. If she had a normal scope she'd just be a nurse, but with the ds32a, she's Nurse "I keep this place running" Jackie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyblu Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Personally Ive tried cardiology III and I ended up buying prestige cardiology which worked just as good for me and A LOT cheaper. Me too! I love my Prestige! It's totally a cheap-o knock-off, but I can hear a lot better than I did with my old Littman. (But that could be because I used my Littman on the back of a diesel-engine ambulance with sirens blaring! ;)) My classmates often ask to borrow my Prestige, too. It was about $80 on Amazon, and came with a pedi diaphragm too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Littman Classic II is a great scope for the price... Good sounds, lightweight... Used one for years when I was an RT... I'm using a Cardilogy III now... got it for Christmas 2 years ago... works just fine for what I do... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just419 Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 my school recommended the littman classic II (offering it for about $70). Do you think I should go with that, or spend the extra money for the littman cardiology? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwaldrup Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I got a kit from someone who had to drop out of chiropractic school and never used theirs. Got an amazing deal on a brand new panoptic ophthalmoscope with the lithium battery, the welch allyn classic sphygmo with the four cuffs, tons of other equipment for like half off. the problem was that after reading this forum I had originally had my heart set on a littman cardio III and now i'm bummed b/c the kit i got has a welch allyn harvey DLX. should I opt for trying to sell the harvey DLX, getting my money back and buying the littman cardio III or should I just take the harvey dlx and be happy? it's just as expensive as the littman and is cardio grade, doubled tubed, etc etc, meets all the requirements they ask us to have. anybody have any experience with it? recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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