Cardiology vs Amplified Stethoscopes

[ItalianRN, BSN, RN]

Has anyone heard of the Stethtron Electonic Stethoscope?

I am starting my new job in Cardio next week. I have a Littman Classic II but I still have trouble hearing with it sometimes. I was going to get a Cardiology Stethoscope, but I think I'd be better off getting one that amplifies. The problem is that there are so many on the market, I don't know which one to get. I read a lot of the postings but I'm still unsure which stethoscope is easier to hear with.

I am leaning towards Littmann but should I get the amplified or do you think the Cardiology one is good enough. How much better is the Cardiology one from the Classic II? Does anyone know?

Thanks for your help

[ark-two]

I'm hearing impaired and have a Cardionics and the Litmann 4000. The Litmann 4000 is actually a really good stethoscope with the bell, diaphram and an awesome extended option. I can record heart tones and it counts the heart rate so I can concentrate on the sound. Keep in mind the price. I have to have an amplified stethoscope due to my hearing. I'm supposed to wear bilat hearing aids, which is why I have the Cardionics. With the Cardionics and the Litmann I don't need to wear them. I would suggest you go to somewhere where they sell stethoscopes and try them. I love both my stethoscopes, but do not recommend them if you are not hearing impaired. I also like the Ultrascope. It has really good sound quality and is one of the regular stethoscopes I can hear heart tones with. The Cardiology Litmann is also an excellent stethoscope. I'm just unable to use them because there is no volume control. (I'm tone deaf). Keep in mind price and quality. Try your stethoscope out before buying it.