Stethescope preference

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by SproutRN
Jun 13, '03   Views: 1,791   Comments: 3

  1. I am having to purchase a new stethescope since mine grew legs and disappeared after almost 10 years of service.

    Now that I will be starting CRNA school in a few weeks, I was wondering if any of you already CRNA's have a preference on what type to buy. My old one was a Littman Cardiology II and I really liked it. *sigh*

    Any suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks.

    Sprout
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  3. by WntrMute2
    Jun 14, '03
    You'll need a precordial stethescope once in clinicals. The schools usually help you get that as it needs to be fitted to your ear. You'll also need another regular scope for pre-op, checking breath sounds etc. Just a regular one is OK, most people don't go crazy on it.
  4. by TexasCRNA
    Jun 14, '03
    get an el'cheap-o.. I used one of the freebies from OB for the whole two years and the great thing about it was I could pull off the end and attach it to the OE and listen to lung and heart. No big deal if you lose it!!
  5. by Brenna's Dad
    Jun 18, '03
    I lost my stethoscope during the move to go to school and purchased a cardiology 3 from an online store. I have yet to use it though. It's just too darn nice to take out of the box.

    We've been fitted for a precordial stethoscope which is the standard of care in the practice. Everyone elses comments are valid. Since you have your precordial, you don't really need a great stethoscope for routine preop auscultation.

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