What stethoscope do you have?

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What brand and model stethoscope do you have?

Bonus question: How do you wear it? ;)

Litmann classic SE II, because when I was a student that's what we were told to buy. I had one stolen so bought a second Litmann (was left in the med room overnight and never saw it again). But the next time I lose one I would like to get an Ultrascope.

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Specializes in critical care.

Littman Cardiology III, with my initials so no one (this includes the docs always asking to use it) can say it is mine! If I wear it, it is the royale or whatever it was called. Does any one use those clip on holster things???? CAT

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Hello,

For the past three years I have been using a Littmann and I think it is great!!! They have different brands. I recommend going to the medical supply store and seeing which one works out best for you. Be aware they do run about 100.00 but worth the money. I hop this helps..:specs:

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Specializes in Med Surg.

Littman classic II and I wear it on my hip with a hip holster.

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Specializes in LTC Peds - profoundly retarded.

I have 4 Littmans I don't know the model, only that two have two sides and two don't. Does that tell anyone anything? And they're all different colors.

Sellen1972

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Specializes in Med-Surg Nursing.

I've got 4 as well

1.Littmann Master Classic

2. Littmann Cardio III

3. Littmann Master Cardio (my fave)

4. Ultrascope

I wear it around my neck with the chestpiece over on my left side

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Specializes in CDI Supervisor; Formerly NICU.

I have a Littmann Lightweight II S.E., in Caribbean Blue. I like it alright.

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Specializes in Emergency.

I have a Littman Cardio III. I also got it as a Christmas gift right before I graduated nursing school! I had been using the cheap Prestige Medical $16.00 special at the uniform shops through school.

I love the Littman so much! I work on a cardiac unit, so heart and lung sounds are key in my assessment, and I hear so much better with this one.

As for not losing it, I tried the ID that wrapped around the scope, and then stuck together, but that lasted about a day. I then went to PetSmart (of all places) and got a dog tag etched with my name and phone number on it, which I hung on the scope with a very small key ring. I also have my name and # engraved on the bell of the scope. I have accidentally left my scope on the unit after a shift, but always gotten it back, because it has my tag and the engraving on it.

As to how I wear it? Well, really, the only way for me is around my neck, with the earpieces hanging lower than the bell (weight distribution), and it usually stays there when I am not using it unless I have to go into an isolation room.

Amy

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Specializes in progressive care telemetry.

I have a cheapy Prestige in lilac from the uniform store and I just ordered a GRX CD27 (Littman Cardiology III knockoff) in orange. I've not worn a steth regularly yet, as a PCA we hardly use them but yesterday I had to do a manual BP so I hung it around my neck and it drove me batty! I think I'll try a hip clip and see how that goes.

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I have a Littmann Classic II SE and I wear it Classic II style. Imagine that! haha I have put it in my pocket a few times, but it just doesn't feel right.

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I have an Ultrascope that I just love.

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I have a DRG. I love the sounds...hate the bulk.

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