Welch Allyn Harvey Elite vs. Littmann Classic II S.E.

chewychipsahoy · Jun 19, 2013

Has anyone experienced this too? I find it easier to take bp measurements using the Littmann than the Harvey Elite. Is it just me?

kz020 · Jun 19, 2013

I had a difficult time when I first got mine too. The bell on the littmann is much shorter than the WA. Make sure that you are leaving enough space between the bottom of the cuff and the brachial to prevent rubbing.

green34 · Jun 19, 2013

Get the chest piece engraved not the tubing. It is easy to purchase replacement tubing at a fraction of the cost. If someone were to steal a cardiology III (like 130 dollar value), it would cost them 30-50 dollars to change the tubing and ears but with the chest piece, it would require purchasing a new stethoscope or something to remove the engraving.

chewychipsahoy · Jun 20, 2013

@green34 Thank you for your advice! I will surely get the chest piece engraved. :) I am falling in love with my stethoscope with every use! Haha... :)

@kz020 Yes! I followed your advice and realized that the placement of the chestpiece over the brachial artery is key (I know, duh.) Every day I practice taking BP and ahhh, I loved hearing that first sound with the WA Harvey Elite. It was so clear and wonderful!