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Sep 17, 2009 11:46 AM

Best scope for noisy environment?


Hi. I am a nurse practitioner who recently signed up for an EMT class to help with my comfort level in responding to emergencies...in a noisy environment, what kind of stethoscope do you like to use?

I have 2 here that I use in an ambulatory care setting, depending which exam room I am in:
A Littman master classic (1 sided) which seems to be great for BP but not as good for heart sounds, and a Littman Cardiology III (the 2 sided kind) which is great for heart and lungs but sometmies not so great for BP.

??

Thanks,


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from MelissaCT
Old Oct 30, 2009, 08:00 PM

Default Re: Best scope for noisy environment?
I am finally replying to my own question (there was a glitch w/ my account for a while there and I could not post any new threads or responses).

I purchased a Littmann Master Cardiology, and IMHO it's the best of both worlds: flat scope and great sound quality. I like the flat ones better.........I think I can hear heart sounds a bit better than w/ my Card III and no problems w/ BP's at all.
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