What kind of stethoscope?

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Hi Everyone,

I'm new to this website but it came highly reccomended by a nurse friend. I start nursing school in September and I have no idea what I need to purchase. I do know I need a stethoscope but I have an issue. I have had numerous ear surgeries resulting in hearing loss in my right ear. Is there an attachment that I can purchase which would amplify sound in my right ear? Any advice is much appreciated! Thanks!!!

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Take a look at this:

http://www.shop3m.com/3m-littmann-master-cardiology-stethoscopes.html?WT.mc_ev=clickthrough&WT.mc_id=shop3m-AtoZ-Littmann-Stethoscopes

It's $$$, but I love it. I'm not sure about using an amplified technology. You may just have to depend on your left ear. It may be an advantage to you...turn your right ear to the patient yacking at you when you're trying to listen and you'll still be able to hear well. ;)

Good luck! I honestly think you'll be OK! :)

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Hi Everyone,

I'm new to this website but it came highly reccomended by a nurse friend. I start nursing school in September and I have no idea what I need to purchase. I do know I need a stethoscope but I have an issue. I have had numerous ear surgeries resulting in hearing loss in my right ear. Is there an attachment that I can purchase which would amplify sound in my right ear? Any advice is much appreciated! Thanks!!!

You might enjoy looking at these product comparison articles/charts: http://www.forusdocs.com/reviews/Acoustic_Stethoscope_Review.htm and http://www.steeles.com/catalog/chart.html. I found these sites to be very helpful in trying to decide which stethoscope to buy for nursing school. Ultimately, I settled on Littmann's Cardiology III and ordered it off of http://www.reddingmedical.com. Have you by any chance looked at Littmann's digital stethoscopes if you have severe hearing loss? Best wishes!

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