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Jul 19, 2009 12:48 AM

brand of stethoscope?


I am starting my RN program this fall and wanted to get feedback on a stethoscope. Like everything, there are super cheap to quite expensive. How much should I spend? Is there a difference between brands? Is a mid-range ($) one of any brand probably fine? Anyone have a preference?

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from myRNworld
Old Aug 05, 2009, 05:40 PM

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I have a littmann. I think it doesn't have to be the most expensive but certainly not the cheap ones. I have a heard time hearing with the really cheap ones.
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from Rook
Old Sep 05, 2009, 12:10 AM

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Have an ADC Adscope 615 Platinum. Its pretty quality and runs about $50-60. Acostics are good plus its extremely light (5 oz). It doesn't have a bell though and my RN school wanted a stethoscope with a bell. My school recommended a Litmann Master classic 2 (which my gf) has. She likes it cost is about 60-80 I think.
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from rghbsn
Old Sep 05, 2009, 02:50 AM

Default Re: brand of stethoscope?
The Master Classic mentioned above is nice, the Cardiology III is also quite nice if you want/need a bell. The Littmann Master Cardiology is one of the best on the market in my opinion.
There are plenty of newer electronic ones that will magnify the sounds and even record them if you need all those bells and whistles.
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