Which Littmann stethoscope is best?

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Specializes in Emergency, Geriatrics, Neuro, L&D.

Hi all! I'm a nursing student about to graduate. (Less than 3 weeks!) I'm asking for a Littmann stethoscope for Christmas from my family, but I can't decide which one. Thoughts? Tips? Opinions? I'm probably going to start in Tele, but I'm hoping to move to ER once I get some experience, if that makes a difference. Thanks!

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I think I have the cardiology III. It's pretty awesome and about midrange in price (150$ I believe).

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Specializes in Dialysis.

I have a 3200. About $400, but amplifies and all kinds of stuff. Very nice to receive as s gift

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I have the 3100 and is a wonderful tool.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Oncology.

I use a Cardiology III (nursing school gift from my parents) and it's awesome to work with. Sounds clear as a bell.

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Specializes in Emergency, Geriatrics, Neuro, L&D.

Have any of you ever used a Classic III? How does it compare to the Cardiology III?

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Specializes in NICU, Trauma, Oncology.
Have any of you ever used a Classic III? How does it compare to the Cardiology III?

If the classic III was available last year I would have gotten that one. Love my cardio III but it's overkill for school purposes. I love the classic iii esp since it has the peds/adult bell

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Specializes in NICU, Trauma, Oncology.

Oh and cardio is heavy.

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Specializes in NICU, telemetry.

I have a classic, but will be buying a cardiology III per my NP program's requirements soon.

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Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.

Master Cardiology. Christmas gift. It's amazing.

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I'm trying to make the same decision - is having the tunable feature better than the traditional bell design? And is the cardio worth it above the classic? There aren't as many reviews out there about the III's but I think I'm leaning towards one of those and would love to get it today due to Cyber Monday sales.

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Specializes in ER.

I have the Master Cardiology but it is my backup now because I prefer my cardiology III. I gave my classic SE to my sister and her classmates in school now want a rainbow stethoscope. So now her stethoscope has my first name on it.

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