stethoscopes

jam0601 · Apr 25, 2004

I seem to be having a hard time hearing with back ground noise and I was wondering if you with experience can recommend a stethoscope that amplifies well.

Getting a tad frustrated. Can hear normal otherwise.

Thanks,

Jill

Justus · Apr 25, 2004

What kind of stethocope are you using now?

I use one made by "Prestige Medical" (double tubes) it came with a variety of ear pieces. Perhaps if you simply change the ear piece it will help? Sorry, seems like a "duh" kind of answer but it made a differece for me.:)

Justus · Apr 25, 2004

What kind of stethocope are you using now?

I use one made by "Prestige Medical" (double tubes) it came with a variety of ear pieces. Perhaps if you simply change the ear piece it will help? Sorry, seems like a "duh" kind of answer but it made a differece for me.:)

jam0601 · Apr 25, 2004

Mine is a prestige too. I have changed the ear pieces it that didn't help. I have also tried a few Littmans. Huge difference between nursing school and real world as far as listening.

Thank you for your reply,

Jill

jam0601 · Apr 25, 2004

Mine is a prestige too. I have changed the ear pieces it that didn't help. I have also tried a few Littmans. Huge difference between nursing school and real world as far as listening.

Thank you for your reply,

Jill

CyndiW35055 · Apr 26, 2004

Littmann Light is the only way to go or any other type of Littmann, good luck.

Katnip, RN · Apr 26, 2004

stehoscopes don't actually amplify. They are made to block out ambient sounds. The best is to find a double lumen scope. There are two inside (one for each ear) and they are surrounded by an outside layer.

I have used some of the lightweight Littmans, had a Classic SE II, and now have a Cardiology III. HUGE difference. The SE II was so-so. The cardiology III is the only one I can actually hear well with. I left if at home one day and had to use a spare the unit keeps around...a light weight...and I couldn't hear a thing.

Everybody is different though, and I really believe that no one scope will suit everyone. Try to find a store that lets you try scopes out before you use them.

Also, you should be trying to minimize background noise as much as possible anyway. Ask the patient to stop talking (difficult sometimes I know), turn off the television, the radio, whatever. If you have to, do the same with the roomate.

Kudra · Apr 26, 2004

i now use an Ultrascope and find the difference between that and my Littmans to be quite pronounced... the Ultrascope's a lot clearer for me...

beth

leslie :-D · Apr 26, 2004

master littman cardiology-retails for around $200 but worth every single penny.

mrdoc2005 · Apr 26, 2004

master littman cardiology-retails for around $200 but worth every single penny.

If you like the littman look on allheart.com The master is around 140

leslie :-D · Apr 26, 2004

If you like the littman look on allheart.com The master is around 140

thanks dr. matt....i received mine as a gift a couple of years ago; hopefully it should last me for many, many years. :)