Buying a Littmann?

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  1. This is a discussion on Buying a Littmann? in NICU Nursing / Neonatal, part of Critical Care Nursing ... I will be starting out in the NICU as a new grad in August. My question is, should I invest in a...

    by Jun 18, '08
    I will be starting out in the NICU as a new grad in August. My question is, should I invest in a really great infant sethescope? I am really contemplating buying a Littmann Classic II, do you experience NICU nurses think that is a good idea or should I just use the disposable ones on the unit. Thanks in advance for your feedback.
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    by LadyQT Jun 18, '08 9:51 pm
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  4. Jun 19, '08 by
    I would wait and see how the unit stethescopes work out for you before buying one. Plus the unit may not even let you use a stethescope from baby to baby. Depends on the infection control policies in your unit.
  5. Jun 22, '08 by
    Our unit uses the Littman scopes for our babies, they work great. I wouldn't buy one though, as was previously mentioned by Steve-our kids each have a designated stethoscope at their beside, I think that is probably the case at most hospitals.
  6. Jun 22, '08 by
    Ok thank you both for your replies!
  7. Jun 27, '08 by
    We have stethoscopes at each bedside. But I have a friend at another level III, and they have to supply their own.