Ultrascopes?

2ndCareerRN · Apr 17, 2003

There have been a few threads on the ultrascope, perhaps a search would turn them up.

If you are looking at the ultrascope, also look at the potbelly scope put out by dixie EMS, same type of scope.

bob

debbyed · Apr 17, 2003

From what I've seen and heard they will be great, especially for an old fuddy-duddy like me who can expect to start cupping her hand behind her ear and say AHH anyday now.

However, with that said, I don't think I'll run right out and buy one because in the busy environment I work in (ER) I tend to lose things frequently. (Another old age ailment????????????)

debi87021 · Apr 17, 2003

I too work in the ER, I find that it isn't that the "old"forgetful are at hand, but the young springers somehow obscond with the best of the "ears". I am not exactly old, but i tell you what, i bought a littman and i seem to "lose it" everday almost. And it turns up in the darnest hands! I would just be careful if you buy something that expensive, cause it is the nice stuff that is taken not the junk or works just fine equipment. :uhoh3:

debi

FullMoonMadness · Apr 17, 2003

I don't really care for the Ultrascopes. I had a Littman that walked, replaced it with scope from DRG.It is great and they send you disbosable bell covers that prevent in accumulation of germs. I like this one better than my Littman.

abnurse · Apr 17, 2003

I bought an ultrascope and hate it. I can't hear nearly as well with it as my Littman. Maybe I am just deaf or something. I have heard pros and cons on them and feel it is a personal preference.

petiteflower · Apr 26, 2003

I think I have one like Fullmoon. The tubing is made of neoprene and is more durable and there is less noise from the tubing. The guy who did the bose radios was involved with developing them. It is not an expensive stethescope and I gave up my Littman cardiology for it. It is called a pure tone by DRG. 55-65 dollar price range

petiteflower · Apr 26, 2003

I think I have one like Fullmoon. The tubing is made of neoprene and is more durable and there is less noise from the tubing. The guy who did the bose radios was involved with developing them. It is not an expensive stethescope and I gave up my Littman cardiology for it. It is called a pure tone by DRG. 55-65 dollar price range

prmenrs, RN · Apr 26, 2003

Do you have a website for the DRG ones? Thnx

prmenrs, RN · Apr 26, 2003

Do you have a website for the DRG ones? Thnx

jnette, ASN, EMT-I · Apr 26, 2003

Just went to Google and typed it in... came right up ! Go see there. :)

jnette, ASN, EMT-I · Apr 26, 2003

Just went to Google and typed it in... came right up ! Go see there. :)