which stethoscope is best

[nason3]

I need a good one because I am hard of hearing; any suggestions?

[nason3]

I need a good one because I am hard of hearing; any suggestions?

[rncountry]

Littman cardiac. They are expensive, but Littmans come with a lifetime guarentee, if they break, crack etc... the company will replace free of charge. If you are very HOH then let me know, a nurse in Canada that has the same problem would be the one to answer your question. She is grand and would help you right out.

[rncountry]

Littman cardiac. They are expensive, but Littmans come with a lifetime guarentee, if they break, crack etc... the company will replace free of charge. If you are very HOH then let me know, a nurse in Canada that has the same problem would be the one to answer your question. She is grand and would help you right out.

[moonshadeau, ADN, BSN, MSN, RN, APN, NP, CNS]

I agree with rncountry. In nursing school, I had the double lumen. You can hear ok, but the big draw back for me was that the damn thing was so heavy. After that I got a regular littman. But since I work on a cardiac floor, I too have the Littman cardiac stethescope. I LOVE it. I can tell the difference immediately.

[moonshadeau, ADN, BSN, MSN, RN, APN, NP, CNS]

I agree with rncountry. In nursing school, I had the double lumen. You can hear ok, but the big draw back for me was that the damn thing was so heavy. After that I got a regular littman. But since I work on a cardiac floor, I too have the Littman cardiac stethescope. I LOVE it. I can tell the difference immediately.

[ALISHAJO]

I use a stethoscope from Prestige- sorry no model numbers on it. I got my first one by accident, picked it at a uniform shop and wouldn't go back to any other!!! Cost is ~ $25.00. The bell portion is a little heavier than most stethoscopes but not bad. It really helps out in a loud ER ( where I work) or the back of an ambulance!! It can be hard to keep track of, since our ER DR's like to run off with it....I'm currently on my third one. Good Luck...I'll be watching for any other advise- always willing to try a new product!!

[ALISHAJO]

I use a stethoscope from Prestige- sorry no model numbers on it. I got my first one by accident, picked it at a uniform shop and wouldn't go back to any other!!! Cost is ~ $25.00. The bell portion is a little heavier than most stethoscopes but not bad. It really helps out in a loud ER ( where I work) or the back of an ambulance!! It can be hard to keep track of, since our ER DR's like to run off with it....I'm currently on my third one. Good Luck...I'll be watching for any other advise- always willing to try a new product!!

[P_RN, ADN, RN]

Littman Cardiac II here. But how hard of hearing are you ? There are electronic stethescopes on the market. They are expensive but if that is what it will take for you to hear accurately, then I'd go for it. http://store.yahoo.com/allheart/digitalscopes.html

This is one site. I have NO FINANCIAL INTEREST in All Heart! :)

[P_RN, ADN, RN]

Littman Cardiac II here. But how hard of hearing are you ? There are electronic stethescopes on the market. They are expensive but if that is what it will take for you to hear accurately, then I'd go for it. http://store.yahoo.com/allheart/digitalscopes.html

This is one site. I have NO FINANCIAL INTEREST in All Heart! :)

[nason3]

I'm not terribly HOH, I just noticed that I have difficulty hearing with my littman lightweight stethoscope. I was considering a ultrascope, but I don't know anyone who has experience with this scope. Thanks for all of the great advice. :)

[nason3]

I'm not terribly HOH, I just noticed that I have difficulty hearing with my littman lightweight stethoscope. I was considering a ultrascope, but I don't know anyone who has experience with this scope. Thanks for all of the great advice. :)