rball641 Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 What type of Stethoscope do you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator LT_Oneal_PAC Posted May 14, 2012 Moderator Share Posted May 14, 2012 Whatever is laying around. My personal steth is a electronic littman that amplifies sound. I keep it in my bag because I'm afraid it will get stolen and I pull it out of my bag when there is a concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelseff Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Whatever is laying around. My personal steth is a electronic littman that amplifies sound. I keep it in my bag because I'm afraid it will get stolen and I pull it out of my bag when there is a concern. How do you like the amplified littman? I currently use a Welch Allyn Harvey Elite but have recently suffered some SNHL in both ears and my audiologist suggests the littman 3200. I'm deciding between that and another brand that has over the ear earphones. I'm leaning towards the littman b/c it looks more normal but want first hand opinions. Sorry to thread jack, OP, but i figure its on topic. ;) Sent from my myTouch_4G_Slide using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator LT_Oneal_PAC Posted May 14, 2012 Moderator Share Posted May 14, 2012 I like it a lot. I busted my ear drum wake boarding at 18 and my hearing has ever been quite the same. I always have to carry a AAA battery around because when it dies it is useless, but I never struggle to hear sounds and often pick up on missed murmurs and S3. They state it picks up on 75% of missed murmurs and I believe it with my experience. It's been invaluable since I worked in a cardiac ICU. ETA: one complaint is the "chrome" plating. It's plastic and it chips and flakes, but considering its 4 years old so it is to be expected. Still works as good as day one though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelseff Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 I like it a lot. I busted my ear drum wake boarding at 18 and my hearing has ever been quite the same. I always have to carry a AAA battery around because when it dies it is useless, but I never struggle to hear sounds and often pick up on missed murmurs and S3. They state it picks up on 75% of missed murmurs and I believe it with my experience. It's been invaluable since I worked in a cardiac ICU. ETA: one complaint is the "chrome" plating. It's plastic and it chips and flakes, but considering its 4 years old so it is to be expected. Still works as good as day one though. Thx oneal for the recommendation. I'm prob gonna,get the 3200 with the Bluetooth app that can send the sound and waveform to my phone so I can visualize the S1, S2 etc The Harvey was awesome until my hearing loss. I have a hard time hearing anything quieter than a 3/6 Sent from my myTouch_4G_Slide using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted May 15, 2012 Moderator Share Posted May 15, 2012 I own a littman cardiology scope that I bought for school. the ones I actually use on a day to day basis are littman classic 2 se's. I own several. the cardiology scope is just too heavy around the neck for daily use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelseff Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Thx oneal for the recommendation. I'm prob gonna,get the 3200 with the Bluetooth app that can send the sound and waveform to my phone so I can visualize the S1, S2 etc The Harvey was awesome until my hearing loss. I have a hard time hearing anything quieter than a 3/6 Sent from my myTouch_4G_Slide using Tapatalk Weird double post.... Sent from my myTouch_4G_Slide using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcool Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Littmann Cardiology III is aweome witn its double tubing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andersenpa Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Master cardiology Nice having bell/ diaphragm on one side I have an electronic scope....got it from work...never use it. Used it briefly but saw no benefit over the master. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemegroup Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Harvey Elite, just have to ask the patients not to talk while doing a lung exam lol ... and when it bangs on a counter it is hell, ouchie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brookspa Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Litt/master. ED works well for 8 years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelseff Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Just ordered my littman 3200... Sent from my myTouch_4G_Slide using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk732 Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 I use the Littman Master Cardiology, though I do switch to my Cardiology III when dealing with kids - I don't like the pediatric attachment for the diaphragm...but I don't see alot of kids day to day. SK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelseff Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 My littman 3200 just arrived. I tried auscultating my son's chest and abdomen and it was Crystal clear. I tried with my Harvey elite and I couldn't hear a thing. so for anyone with moderate SNHL like me, this seems to do the trick. It also came with the software (windows only :mad: ) that allows you to record and send a recording and/or visual readout to your laptop so you can keep in the pts record or have a colleague listen to it to confirm your findings. Very High Tech....I got it on sale for 349. Not bad. Sent from my myTouch_4G_Slide using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemegroup Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Just ordered my Littman Electronic ... finally get a few hundred to spare and what do I blow it on but patient care lol ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelseff Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Just ordered my Littman Electronic ... finally get a few hundred to spare and what do I blow it on but patient care lol ... I hope u like it heme. I'm getting used to it. I LOVED my Harvey Elite but with my SNHL, I was forced to get am amplified and the 3200 is what my AudD suggested. It works adequately but my hearing loss still makes it a little hard and I have to still really concentrate. All in all, it allowed me to go back to work! Hope u like it. Sent from my myTouch_4G_Slide using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemegroup Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 I love my Harvey Elite too, but if there's better then I want it. We shall see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemegroup Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I will never go back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelseff Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I will never go back. LOL...I know its nice. But like I said I HAVE to use it so I have no choice. The Harvey was a gift from my late mentor so it will always be special but the 3200 lets me work. I havent even used the BT function yet. Sent from my myTouch_4G_Slide using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemegroup Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 LOL...I know its nice. But like I said I HAVE to use it so I have no choice. The Harvey was a gift from my late mentor so it will always be special but the 3200 lets me work. I havent even used the BT function yet. Sent from my myTouch_4G_Slide using Tapatalk Dude, I feel like I'm holding the heart in my hands ... you can hear absolutely everything. Perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquafresh11 Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 I have heard conflicting information, for the 3200 can you in fact download sounds to your phone, or does it have to be sent to a computer? I would hope they have software for a smartphone, but I can't seem to find the answer anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelseff Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I have heard conflicting information, for the 3200 can you in fact download sounds to your phone, or does it have to be sent to a computer? I would hope they have software for a smartphone, but I can't seem to find the answer anywhere. It's to your windows PC for now. Sent from my myTouch_4G_Slide using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemegroup Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Just found pneumonia R lower posterior lobe with my 3100 that my coworker missed with her littman cardio! YEA!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelseff Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Just found pneumonia lower posterior lobe with my 3100 that my coworker missed with her littman cardio! YEA!! I actually have a problem with the breath sounds but its because my hearing loss is more the higher frequencies but the 3200 is much better than the Harvey for me b/c with a non amplified I can't hear jack! Sent from my myTouch_4G_Slide using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator LT_Oneal_PAC Posted August 7, 2012 Moderator Share Posted August 7, 2012 Just found pneumonia lower posterior lobe with my 3100 that my coworker missed with her littman cardio! YEA!! Told ya! I make a lot of catches with mine. Little unfair being the bionic man though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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