Hmmmmm... Have you tried this?

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by huggietoes
Jun 27, '02   Views: 1,380   Comments: 8

  1. Have any of you tried the Ultrascope stethoscope? It claims that you can hear through bulky bandages and has better acoustics than traditional stethoscopes. I read also that it was created by an RN. With that said ofcourse I had to order one to see for myself, but I will not get it for another week due to shipping. So, was it worth the money?
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  3. by Sleepyeyes
    Jun 27, '02
    Joined: Dec '01; Posts: 3,165; Likes: 59
    I've never tried it, but please let us know what you think; I'm a little hearing-challenged....
  4. by sunnygirl272
    Jun 27, '02
    From: NY, US ; Joined: May '02; Posts: 4,130; Likes: 91
    i have one...i like it alot...mom does also...we tried it out in the store....it's pretty awesome....
  5. by 2ndCareerRN
    Jun 27, '02
    Joined: Mar '01; Posts: 1,050; Likes: 43
    Along the same lines, is the pot belly stethoscope, works very well. I think from looking at the pictures of the two, it is about the same as the ultrascope. And about 1/2 the price.

    http://www.dixieems.com/productlist.asp?subsub_id=148

    bob

    BTW: The diaphragm came off of mine, so I put it back on with a wrap of coban, did not diminish the sound at all.
  6. by sunnygirl272
    Jun 28, '02
    From: NY, US ; Joined: May '02; Posts: 4,130; Likes: 91
    hate the potbelly....better off with a fisher-price toy stethoscope!!!!
  7. by SICU Queen
    Jun 28, '02
    Occupation: RN/Mother/Housekeeper/Vet/Should I go on? Specialty: 16 year(s) of experience in SICU ; Joined: Jan '02; Posts: 571; Likes: 505
    A friend of mine had one of those... I thought it was awesome!
  8. by sunnygirl272
    Jun 28, '02
    From: NY, US ; Joined: May '02; Posts: 4,130; Likes: 91
    originally posted by sicu queen
    a friend of mine had one of those... i thought it was awesome!
    :chuckle :chuckle :chuckle a fisher-price steth?
  9. by Kayzee
    Jun 29, '02
    Occupation: RN Joined: Jun '02; Posts: 415; Likes: 1
    I have one, but honestly don't notice much of a difference. Pretty though. Asked for a Littman Cardiac at x-mas, but hubby bought me ultrascope. Still wonder how well the Littman works.
  10. by mamatrauma
    Jun 29, '02
    Joined: Jun '02; Posts: 7
    I have a Littman Cardiology III and I love it. Is the ultrascope an electronic one??? One of the docs at work has an electronic one, it was ok, but I didn't like the "feel" of it if you know what I mean.

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