I need to upgrade my stethoscope before I start working in the ED. I would like to know what do you believe is the best stethoscope for the ED. Thanks, fellow nurses!
emtb2rn, BSN, RN, EMT-B 2,939 Posts Specializes in Emergency. Has 21 years experience. May 31, 2013 Go to Ultrascope.com, great scopes, reasonably priced and very customized.
emerjensee 77 Posts Specializes in Emergency, LTC. Has 1 years experience. May 31, 2013 After graduation I just did a generalized search of well rated stethoscopes.I went with the tried and true Littman Cardiology III. Its a great piece and the hearing quality is fantastic.A little pricey however, I believe with almost anything you have to spend some $$ for good quality..-emerjensee
allnurses Guide BostonFNP, APRN 3 Articles; 5,581 Posts Specializes in Adult Internal Medicine. Has 12 years experience. May 31, 2013 Littman CardioIII
Nitfree 30 Posts Specializes in emergency room. Has 35+ years experience. May 31, 2013 Littman Cardio III. Heavy but well worth it.
sds1arm2 43 Posts Jun 1, 2013 What about the length of the stethoscope tubing? What is the standard length? How about 1 tube or 2? Suggestions?
CodeteamB 473 Posts Specializes in Emergency. Has 5+ years experience. Jun 1, 2013 Cast another vote for the cardio III. It is way easier to hear with that bad boy than any other stethoscope I have tried. It is double tubed, and slightly shorter than the other Littmanns I have used. It is pricey, but worth it!
turnforthenurse, MSN, NP 3,364 Posts Specializes in ER, progressive care. Has 7 years experience. Jun 1, 2013 And another vote for the Littmann Cardio III. Great stethoscope, and it's nice because the bell can turn into a pediatric diaphragm which is handy for working the ER.
Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN 4 Articles; 20,908 Posts Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma. Has 43 years experience. Jun 1, 2013 Another one for Littman Cardio III it's good and durable.
akulahawkRN, ADN, RN, EMT-P 3,494 Posts Specializes in Emergency Department. Has 8 years experience. Jun 1, 2013 I have used my Cardiology III in EMS for several years, and I've had mine now for about 10-12 years. It's still going strong. They're very durable, to say the least.
kcollins08 8 Posts Specializes in ICU/ED. Jun 2, 2013 Another vote for either the Cardio III or the Master Cardiology. I personally use the Master Cardiology (I like the single sided design), but I've borrowed a friend's Cardiology III and liked it a lot as well. Served me well in telemetry, ICU, and hopefully will serve me well in my new ER job as well :)
mcknis 977 Posts Specializes in Med Surg, ER, OR. Jun 4, 2013 Umm, whatever is available. I always my stethoscope around my neck. It is a Littmann Cardiology III and one that has been proven well by me, but whatever is available I will use. Have used the old spragues (Prestige is probably the best current maker of them, concerning quality), although heavy. Have used lesser Littmanns (Select is probably my favorite as it has a quality chestpiece), and other brands (Prestige Clinical I and ADC 603...Littmann Classic II clones). Honestly, try a few out and see what you like. The more exotic the color and accessories (stickers, paint, name tags, etc.), the better chance it won't walk away. Good luck!
