Stethoscope opinions

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I'm wanting to upgrade my stethoscope. Any opinions on the littmann cardiology iii vs the master cardiology? Is the master cardiology worth the extra $$? Currently I use a master classic. Thanks!

Specializes in long-term-care, LTAC, PCU.

I looooove my cardiology III. I hear so much better with it vs. Any other stethoscope I have ever used. While we have a good many isolation pts on my floor, I'm still glad to have my cardio III. Truthfully, some of my assessment actually changes when I use my littman as opposed to one of the other nurses (lightweight, master classic, etc.). If I'm having trouble hearing a pts lung sounds (or anything else for that matter) I will use my cardio III and then clean it very well with the cavi-wipes or bleach wipes.

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Nowadays it safer for nurse & pt to always use a disposable scope for each pt.

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Specializes in Adult and Pediatric Vascular Access, Paramedic.

I have a master cardiology from Littmann and love it! I work as a medic on the ambulance too so I have to have a quality stethoscope in order to hear anything bedsides road noise. I find this stethoscope as been the best I have ever used. They are pricey, but worth it!

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Nowadays it safer for nurse & pt to always use a disposable scope for each pt.

We only use disposable scopes with patients on contact precautions. No need otherwise. I wipe mine down between patients as well.

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