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Hi,

I just started an accelerated BSN program, and my lab instructor recommended that we go out and get a "GOOD" stethoscope, spending about $100. This caused a little debate among my classmates (some are CNAs). I was hoping someone might be able to suggest a either a good brand or model, and whether or not need to spend that much.

Thanks!!!

I bought a $75 Littman and couldn't hear anything. So I spent $18 on a Prestige Medical and it works great. Price doesn't mean much. Whatever works for you. I would start out with a cheap one and work up if you need to.

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Specializes in Burn/Trauma PCU.

Mine is a Littmann lightweight II S.E. - cost me $38 plus s & h from http://www.allheart.com. It has worked just fine for me, but if I had the money, I would probably go for the Cardiology III. I'll probably upgrade for Christmas or closer to graduation.

A

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Specializes in 0 - hopefully peds someday.

Does anyone know of a good place for replacement earpieces? I have little ears I guess because the earpieces on the Littman really hurt and I dread using it. I've been looking on line with no good results. Thanks!

:paw:

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Specializes in Level III cardiac/telemetry.

I went to a local store here and just told them I wanted to try out a bunch of them. She was very helpful and pulled out all different kinds/price ranges and let me try everything. She even offered me her arm to let me do her BP so I could see if I could hear. To me, that's the best way to get the one that works for YOU.

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Specializes in ICU, ER, Hemodialysis.

i have an ultrascope with my name engraved on it. it works great and is one of a kind. my adult head is a bass fish jumping out of the water and my pedi head is a monkey holding a banana (bought from rnsupply.com). it can cost around $75 for one head, but i got the dual head adult & pedi plus engraving on each so it came to $170. yes, alot, but it works great and everyone comments on it.

i agree with alot of other posters. everyone is different and a cheaper one may be fine for you. my school actually doesn't even suggest that you go out and by an expensive one until after you graduate. i plan on graduating so i went ahead and bought one i really like!

good luck,

jay

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I have a $15 cheapo and just completed my first semester. It was recommended by the instructors to NOT buy an expensive scope as they have a habit of getting lost and the cheap ones would be fine for our purposes. Well, I'm buying a new one before the next semester begins. I couldn't hear squat with the cheapo and the ear pieces hurt me.

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I had a $100.00 stethoscope and couldn't hear diddly with it. I bought a 25.00 Sprague(sp) and can hear a lot better. I think it just depends on the person.

Same here. I'm going to sell my Littman, and keep the cheapies.

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I am looking on Allheart.com and Lifeuniform for stethescopes and blood pressure cuffs. I cannot afford a Littman or whatever right now, i really do not want to go over $30 if i have to i will pay $40. Has anyone boughten a stethescope cheap at allheart or anywhere else, if so what kind, how is it etc. would or what would you reccomend. Thanks in adavance,

Andy

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Specializes in Ante-Intra-Postpartum, Post Gyne.

My recommondation. Save up a little longer, your not going to get a very good steth for that price. Cheapies are ok for B\P if you have taken them for a long time, but I would not depend on a cheapie for listening to respirationa dn heart sounds.

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Check out Ebay... good prices too!

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Allheart has better price than eBay. It is worth it to spend a little more to help your patients.

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Specializes in ER.

Allheart actually has a Littmann Lightweight II S.E. for $37.99. I think I'll probably get this one cause I've heard some good things about it.

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