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?
Sleepyeyes 1,244 Posts Jun 27, 2002 I've never tried it, but please let us know what you think; I'm a little hearing-challenged.... :)
sunnygirl272 839 Posts Jun 27, 2002 i have one...i like it alot...mom does also...we tried it out in the store....it's pretty awesome....
2ndCareerRN 583 Posts Jun 28, 2002 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=148bobBTW: The diaphragm came off of mine, so I put it back on with a wrap of coban, did not diminish the sound at all.
sunnygirl272 839 Posts Jun 29, 2002 hate the potbelly....better off with a fisher-price toy stethoscope!!!!
SICU Queen 1 Article; 543 Posts Specializes in SICU. Has 16 years experience. Jun 29, 2002 A friend of mine had one of those... I thought it was awesome!
sunnygirl272 839 Posts Jun 29, 2002 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?
Kayzee 218 Posts Jun 29, 2002 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.
mamatrauma 6 Posts Jun 29, 2002 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.
