Need to buy a new stethoscope! Any favorites?

[LoopsRN2]

Okay, I still have a few tests left to go but I am going to buy my stethoscope now. I don't use one in my current profession at all, so I was wondering if anyone has a favorite kind/brand?

[FutureUofARN]

My favorite is a Littmann Master Cardiology stethoscope. The are a bit pricey but well worth it. I've also heard that Littmann Classics & Lightweights are good as well.

[WSU_Ally_RN, BSN, RN]

I have a Littman Cardiology III for the adult ICU I used to work in and loved it! I think I could hear breath sounds from the next room... it's a bit pricey tho. I now work in a peds ICU and recently purchased a peds sized Ultrascope and love it to! I think I can hear just as much, in a much less expensive scope. It's also much lighter in weight, and you can customize how it looks :)

[lowlow]

I also have the master cardiology. It is the nicest one that I have tried and it comes with a pediatric attachment which is kind of neat.

here is a link:

3M Littmann Master Cardiology Stethoscope

[rowdypanda]

I also have the master cardiology. It is the nicest one that I have tried and it comes with a pediatric attachment which is kind of neat.

here is a link:

3M Littmann Master Cardiology Stethoscope

I have a master cardiology and I always get compliments on how nice it looks. I finished a preceptorship recently in the CVICU and my preceptor wanted to steal it from me haha

[Josh Reed]

I was told Littmann was the best and I did a bunch of research. It seems like Littmann comes up on the internet all over the place. So I purchased a Littmann Lightweight II SE and it seems to have good sound so far. The cheapest price I found was about $40 at www.cherokeemedscrubs.com. I think I got mine in less than a week and it was free shipping too.

There are a bunch different brands to choose from but all the other nurses I work with seemed to favor the Littmann's the most. Hope this helps.

[jillebean]

I have the Littmann Electronic. It's amazing!! $300 but worth every cent!

[K_girl]

I think you should try some out & pick the one best for you.

I didnt jump on the Littmann bandwagon originally. I almost was going to get the cardiology III but ended up getting a WA Harvey Elite instead. Afterwards I ended up getting a Littmann Classic II for a backup and I am glad I didnt get it for my main scope. I hear SO much better with the WA. However many people seem to like the Littmanns so it's a decent brand.

[hsienko]

littman's are a good solid investment for a student. no need to buy a cardiology stethoscope, just a mid range one (i think mid range runs from 50-170$?)

[tachybradyRN]

i use a littmann cardiology III. it's an excellent stethoscope but a little heavy to wear around the neck. i try to keep it in my pocket.

[ChrisChangCNA]

Littman all the way

[ChrisCNA]

i like the master cardio, but since its too much for what I need for you I use the classic II S.E. or master classic II