[zooz]

What brand and model stethoscope do you have?


Bonus question: How do you wear it?

[zooz]

Guess I'm first.

Well, I'll be honest. I don't have a stethoscope - I have three. Yep, I know, it's bad (And I'm not even a nurse yet.)

Prestige Medical Clear Sound
Littmann Classic SE II
MDF 777 (my favorite)

I've worn my stethoscope all the ways shown in the link in the OP, except for the bottom two; I always have a stethoscope when I'm on the floor, and I would never use the last option. (Though a local doctor I know does have a tendency to wear his like that...hmmm. ) Looping my stethoscope (like "The Lasso") is a lifesaver. I stopped stuffing my stethoscope in my pocket to protect it from falling (I did a lot of bending during NA clinicals) once I learned that trick. Works like a charm!

[redefinition]

Littmann Classic SE II I think is what it's called.

[prmenrs]

I have 4 @ the moment. The one I use primarily is an Infant Littman. If I have to wear it, it's around the back of my neck. I hate wearing it. I only wear it when I actually have to use it. Otherwise it's @ the desk.

[zooz]

Wow! Only three people on allnurses own stethoscopes...

[prmenrs]

Yeah, but one of us has 4!!

I know there have been threads about stethoscopes--might want to check 'em out!

[heaverboo]

Littmann Master Classic 2

[zooz]

Originally Posted by prmenrs

Yeah, but one of us has 4!!

[arciedee]

I'll bite. I have a Littman Classic II SE, mostly because that's what the school ordered for us (though I did get to pick my own color).

I used to wear it the "Newbie" way (though my lab coat is always freshly laundered!), mostly because one of our instructors told us about someone who tried to strangle her with her stethoscope and I did not want to be a victim of strangulation. Once I decided that the lab coat itself was pretty darned annoying I had to start wearing it the "Classic II" way, though occasionally I will do a version of the "Lasso", mostly just when I'm fidgeting with it, though.

[richardjboro1]

Littman classic II.... and a cheapo one for when I'm scared my Littman will walk. I have worn it in my pocket and around my neck, so.... lol I guess I'm a newbie.

Richard