GRX Medical CD-29 scope vs. Littman Classic II SE Scope

[Anastasiak]

Which stethoscope is better between:

1) Littman Classic II SE Scope and GRX Medical CD-29

2) GRX Medical CD-29 and Littman Master Cardiology

3) Littman Master Cardiology and Littman Cardiology III

I am looking for the best acoustics: best clarity of sounds, and most audible/loudest sound. Also, should mention that I need it to pick up heart, lungs, bowel sounds etc. But, I think all of these do that.

[j_tay1981]

I'd also really like to know if there is a diff between the GRX CD-29 and the Classic II SE. Is the GRX worth it for a nursing student who feels all steths sound virtually the same?

[anbreen]

I have a Littmann Cardiology II. They have been discontinued, but I found one on eBay.

The Cardio IIs are thought by many to have been better than the Cardio IIIs, because they have the floating head, instead of the tunable.

I read on a doctors forum that the GRX CD-27 and 29 are clones of the Littman Cardiology II.

I think they are RIGHT! I can't tell the dif! From now on, I will be using my Littman Cardio II or my GRX cd-29.

[ChrisChangCNA]

classic 2 SE

CArdio 3

Master cardio

[anbreen]

I read on a doc forum that the Litt Cardio II SE and Cardia III are essentially the same. Both have the tunable head. I also read that some medical schools are pulling away from the tunable head, because one has to develop fine degrees of pressure to get the higher breath sounds.

So, Litt Cardio IIs are very sought after on eBay, and the GRX is a Cardio II clone.

But, ultimately, it's whatever scope suits you the best.

[JacobK, ADN, EMT-I]

The only difference between the Cardio III and Cardio II SE is that the Cardio III bell can be converted into a Pediatric Diaphragm.

[anbreen]

Yep! That's why people often prefer the Cardiio III to the Master Cardio, I've read-- the bell.

But if one wants a Master Cardio without the expense,, I read that the Kila single head with a Littmann diaphram (It FITS!) is a Master Cardio clone.

Less likely that a GRX or a Kile will "grow legs," and the accoustics, are thought to be great.

[>30yrsRN]

I did not know that the Cardiology II. will be not be manufacture any more. I going to buy the Littman Cardiology II. I had about 5 of them in the past, some I worn out and some walk . I will buy one ASAP online amazon, I loved it, I am purchasing a new Littiman Light for $25 on Craiglist from a new graduate who recieve two of them as gifts as a back up.