I don't know if this is the best place to post this but here goes.
I am a first year student and have been practicing vital signs. BP is a real problem for me. Usually, in a quiet room, I make out the sounds fairly well. In a lab where there is plenty of background noise, I can no longer make out what I hear in the stethoscope. I have been diagnosed with a Central Auditory Processing Disorder. It is apparently a processing issue where my brain has trouble focusing on one sound when many are competing for its attention. In a crowded (noisy) room, I have trouble following a conversation though apparently everyone else can.
Does anyone else have this type of problem? What I am looking for specifically are suggestions as to the best model of stethoscope to manage this problem without breaking the bank..unless I have to. For instance, a Littman Cardio III or their entry level electronic model or something else. I was told by ENT that 'boosting the volume' would help me to better distinguish the sounds coming from the stethoscope from the other sounds in the room.
If you have a disability-which you do, you should be able to go to your school and get a discounted rate on an electronic stethoscope. I like the electronic Littmans BUT the warranty isn't as good as with the Master Cardio, see if you can try either out and make your own choice!
Good luck!
Maggie
I don't know if this is the best place to post this but here goes.
I am a first year student and have been practicing vital signs. BP is a real problem for me. Usually, in a quiet room, I make out the sounds fairly well. In a lab where there is plenty of background noise, I can no longer make out what I hear in the stethoscope. I have been diagnosed with a Central Auditory Processing Disorder. It is apparently a processing issue where my brain has trouble focusing on one sound when many are competing for its attention. In a crowded (noisy) room, I have trouble following a conversation though apparently everyone else can.
Does anyone else have this type of problem? What I am looking for specifically are suggestions as to the best model of stethoscope to manage this problem without breaking the bank..unless I have to. For instance, a Littman Cardio III or their entry level electronic model or something else. I was told by ENT that 'boosting the volume' would help me to better distinguish the sounds coming from the stethoscope from the other sounds in the room.
Maggie in NC
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If you have a disability-which you do, you should be able to go to your school and get a discounted rate on an electronic stethoscope. I like the electronic Littmans BUT the warranty isn't as good as with the Master Cardio, see if you can try either out and make your own choice!
Good luck!
Maggie