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I am looking into another stethoscope. I am looking into the following Littmann Master Classic 2, Littmann Cardiology 3, Heine Gamma 20, and ADC 600 plat. edition. if you have any experience with these and could comment would be great. I am also open to other suggestions. I am looking for single tube (EMT so I don't like dual tube) I also like the thicker tube. and what are your opinions on length does it really make a difference? I have always like the shorter (22") but I don't think it would be practical for every situation i.e. combative patients ect. I work as an LPN urgent care for hospice I also work at a nursing home part time. and will soon be working at a hospital on the cardiac floor. I start RN school in Aug. so I can work in the ER. thanks and sorry for rambling.

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Bucky

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Specializes in Nurse Anesthesia, ICU, ED.

i suggest littman master cardiology (27"). i just bought mine from allheart.com (on Sunday night probably arriving today or tommorrow on standard ground shipping with personalization!) used online code NSNA68 to get $10 off. paid ~$155 total.

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Specializes in Emergency.

I am half deaf, so a really nice stethescope is very important to me. I am getting ready to upgrade, and I was looking at that Littman Cardio 3 as well... I also like the thought of having a longer tube some I am not in somebodies face while listening to their insides!

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I like the Cardio III, don't care much for the Master Cardio as I can't hear a thing with it.

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Specializes in Trauma/Burn ICU.

If you're going to stay in cardiology, I'd stick with the cardiology scope. Otherwise, I recommend the Master Classic, because (especially in the ER) there is such a thing as having TOO sensitive a stethoscope.

Mike in Michigan

PS-I've gotten great mileage out of my Classic II SE

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Specializes in ED.

I use the cardio III I love it. no prob hearing in the back of the amb. going code 3. If it fits your budget it's worth it.

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I have worked thje ED for 12 years and am now a Nurse Practitioner in a cardiology group, I have had the same Littman Master Cardiology for all that time, at one time the tubing broke and my wife called Littman, they replaced it and cleaned the entire scope for free.

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any type of stethoscope will do. The more expensive ones are no better than the least expensive. Invest in good ear plugs to seal out extraneous noise. (2) A long tube picks up additional vibrations and can distort the sound, Ex. Bowel sounds. A tube approx. 12-14 inches, I judge it by placing the steth in my ears and the bell should hit right below my waist line. Your steth should not drag across the bed a/o patient when in use.

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I totally disagree that any stethescope will do. If you use a cheap stethescope the quality is poor. Before going in to nursing and being a nurse practitioner I was a respiratory therapist. I have been in the medical field 30 years and I will tell you that the quality of the stethescope is monumental as far as the quality that you hear.

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Specializes in Hospice/Pall. Care, LTC, Psych, Cardiac.

I have had a Littmann master cardiology for the past 8 years and it is awesome! In the world of stethoscopes, you really do get what you pay for...therefore, you need to be willing to part with some $$ to get high quality acoustics and longevity. I also recommend spending a few extra dollars to have your name engraved on the scope - this won't totally prevent your scope from getting swiped, but it will help discourage those who may be tempted to do so.

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Specializes in Trauma Administration/Level I Trauma.

Master Classic II Black Edition here...

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