SpragueLite Stethoscope

Nurse2bSandy · Sep 15, 2003

Quite a few in my clinicals group are using Prestige steths and seem to be doing fine. I bought a Littman Master Classic II because I was worried that I wouldn't be able to hear with a less expensive one. Then our clinical instructor told us to just get a cheaper one now and spend money on one when we graduated and see how we will use it. (Like if you are going into CCU you might want a Cardiology steth...)

If you can hear with it, I'd say save the money!

LilRedRN1973 · Sep 15, 2003

I also have a steth from Prestige ($18.50) with the same accessories. I used it all through my EMT classes and have no problems taking BP's with it. I probably will end up buying a Classic II as well just because for the money, they are really good quality. One thing I have learned is make sure to put your name on them!! They like to grow legs and walk away. Something you definitely don't want happening to a $175.00 Cardiology steth!!!

2007 · Sep 15, 2003

thanks Sandy and RNTrianing1973

what should i do for the discomfort? I've heard to twist the eartubes so that the bends point towards my nose :confused:

KAYfutureLPN · Sep 15, 2003

yes, you definatly want the eartubs pointing towards your nose :) Try bending the metal part inwards and then outwards so that it won't feel like it's pushing into your brain. I had the same problem with my stethoscope at first until I did that.

xoxo

Kay