[Nurse-perverse]

Hello,

I am a CCU nurse looking to buy a new stethoscope. I currently use the Littmann S.E II that I have purchased in nursing school. I am looking to purchase either the Littmann cardiology III or the master cardiology. I borrowed a co-worker's cardiology III stethoscope and was amazed at how much more I heard from her stethoscope. I haven't used a master cardiology yet and there's no one on my unit that has one for me to test-drive. So I was wondering if anyone out there who have tried both stethoscopes have a preference? Thanks for your feedback!

[nurse-lou]

I started out my critical care career with a Cardio III. I have since upgraged to a Master Cardio! Go for the gusto and get the Master Cardio! You won't regret it!

[myblkcat]

I forgot my stethoscope a few days ago and a co-worker let me borrow his Master Cardiology. I swear I could just about hear the patient's pedal pulses while auscultating for breath sounds! Seriously though, I have a hard time hearing through most stethoscopes but that one was so good I came home from my shift and ordered it. Afterward, I did get to listen through a different co-workers STC and would recommend either one. I haven't used a Cardiology III but for the price difference go for the Master Cardiology.

[Corvette Guy]

Originally Posted by myblkcat

I forgot my stethoscope a few days ago and a co-worker let me borrow his Master Cardiology. I swear I could just about hear the patient's pedal pulses while auscultating for breath sounds! Seriously though, I have a hard time hearing through most stethoscopes but that one was so good I came home from my shift and ordered it. Afterward, I did get to listen through a different co-workers STC and would recommend either one. I haven't used a Cardiology III but for the price difference go for the Master Cardiology.

Cardiology III, usually btwn $175.00-190.00
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Master Cardiology, btwn $210.00-250.00
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Pics from webmedbooks.com. *Never used the above site to order med supplies, but liked the pics.

I agree 100% for the little price difference go with the MC stethoscope. My wife bought me an MC for my b-day last April and I'm more than pleased with the quality. However, if I'm not using it, or its not around my neck, then I put it away in my locker, locked!

[MuddaMia]

I just found this for $149 w/free ship--and includes a special students bonus kit for nursing students! I couldnt believe the price and had to call and verify it was the right steth--go here:

http://www.hmint.com/Pages/Master_Cardiology.htm

[heartICU]

Try buying your steth at allheart.com..I have ordered from there before - great prices.

[longjourneydream]

Go with the Master Cardiology one.

The only thing I had to get used to was the single head; light touch would represent bell of steth. and reg- touch represents traditional diaphram, directions are included. Has a blank plate for engraving.

All the Docs want to use it, but I sternly tell them to please return it, with laser burning eye contact,and so far they do not forget to return it.

So far I have not been disappointed.

Originally Posted by Nurse-perverse

Hello,

I am a CCU nurse looking to buy a new stethoscope. I currently use the Littmann S.E II that I have purchased in nursing school. I am looking to purchase either the Littmann cardiology III or the master cardiology. I borrowed a co-worker's cardiology III stethoscope and was amazed at how much more I heard from her stethoscope. I haven't used a master cardiology yet and there's no one on my unit that has one for me to test-drive. So I was wondering if anyone out there who have tried both stethoscopes have a preference? Thanks for your feedback!

[Burnt2]

Magna Fortis Lt.8

This is a very informative post on the SDN by an attending

[deeDawntee]

Personally I love my Littman model 4100 it is electronic and also records for you if you would like. I can't believe how well I can hear. It has taken getting used to...because things are sooo much sharper and clearer that you aren't sure what you are listening to. I also have both the Master Cardiology and the Cardiology III and the 4100 is far superior, IMHO.

[Burnt2]

Originally Posted by deeDawntee

Personally I love my Littman model 4100 it is electronic and also records for you if you would like.

*jaw drops*

How many moons did you have to save up to purchase it?

Haha I always thought the 4100's looked like a python that has swallowed a cow or something

the 3100's are pretty good, aesthetically speaking. never tried one though.