Master Cardiology Stethoscope
HELP!!! Best top-quality stethoscope for physician?
My husband is debating about which stethoscope he should get- he's a physician getting ready to take his PACES in two weeks (in which he will be specifically listening for even the most minute murmur), and needs the best quality stethoscope he can get. Of course, he already has a stethoscope (a basic Sprague model), which is OK, but not great. He doesn't hear any better out of my Littman II SE, and isn't impressed with the Littman Master Cardiology (which is what the majority of his colleagues use). He likes the Littman 3000, mainly because he can increase the volume and focus on the sound, but the problem is that the proctors of the exam make using electronic stethoscopes a bit difficult. Any suggestions? Cost is not really an option (well, unless it exceeds around $500), as we want the best quality. Any advice would be welcome.
Apparently, he needs to be able to hear grade II diastolic murmurs, like subtle MS and AR, and to differentiate MR, VSD, HOCM and TR.
I'm extremely surprised he isn't happy with the Littman Master Cardiology.. I've heard only the best about that one. Well, anyway-go to the 3M website and you can compare the different Littman stethoscopes. In my opinion, Littmans are always the best..
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Littmann Master Cardiology stethoscope.
$169.99
The Littmann brand name is your assurance of precision, acoustical superiority, innovative design and exceptional performance. The Master Cardiology stethoscope is designed for cardiology/high performance use. The chestpiece is constructed of polished stainless steel with a single-sided diaphragm. 27inch length with extra soft-sealing eartips. 7 year warranty. Watch the video below for more information on this scope:
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3M Littmann Master Cardiology Black Stethoscope
$489.56
The 3m Littman Master Cardiology stethoscope for adult and pediatric applications features a hand-crafted, solid, polished stainless steel chest piece and an angled and anatomically correct headset. The stethoscope includes a special procedures adapter for difficult site and pediatric auscultation.Littman Master Cardiology stethoscope Brand: 3MFor: Adult and pediatric applicationsColor: BlackThick-walled 2-in-1 vinyl tubing helps eliminate tube rubbing noisePatented Littmann snap-tight, soft-sealing eartipsHand-polished cast stainless steel chestpiece and inner spring binaural Non-chill rimAnatomically correct headsetDouble leaf binaural springLightweightLength: 27 inches The content on this site is not intended to substitute for the advice of a qualified physician, pharmacist, or other licensed health-care professional. The products may have additional information and instructions on or inside the packaging that you should carefully read and follow. Contact your health-care provider immediately if you suspect that you have a medical problem. The use of dietary supplements may not have been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition.Due to the personal nature of this product we do not accept returns.
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3M Littmann Master Cardiology Stethoscope, 27 Chocolate
$199.99
The Littmann® Master Cardiology™ stethoscope offers a handcrafted stainless steel chestpiece with the portable convenience of a single-sided stethoscope. The tunable diaphragm conveniently alternates between low- and high-frequency sounds with a simple pressure change on the chestpiece.Additionally, the stethoscope comes with a special procedures adaptor for difficult site or pediatric auscultation.Product Features: Tunable diaphragm allows the user to conveniently alternate between the low- and high-frequency sounds without turning over the chestpiece. Handcrafted solid stainless steel chestpiece. Dual-lumen design eliminates tube noise artifact from two tubes rubbing together. Portable convenience of a single-sided chestpiece. Excellent acoustic seal and comfortable fit with patented 3M™ Littmann® Snap Tight Soft-Sealing Eartips. Comfortably angled, anatomically correct headset. Patient-friendly, nonchill rim and diaphragm. Special procedures adaptor for difficult site or pediatric auscultation. Available in a selection of classic tube colors. Seven-year warranty.
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3M Littmann Master Cardiology Stethoscope, 27 Gray
$202.83
The Littmann® Master Cardiology™ stethoscope offers a handcrafted stainless steel chestpiece with the portable convenience of a single-sided stethoscope. The tunable diaphragm conveniently alternates between low- and high-frequency sounds with a simple pressure change on the chestpiece.Additionally, the stethoscope comes with a special procedures adaptor for difficult site or pediatric auscultation.Product Features: Tunable diaphragm allows the user to conveniently alternate between the low- and high-frequency sounds without turning over the chestpiec Handcrafted solid stainless steel chestpiece. Dual-lumen design eliminates tube noise artifact from two tubes rubbing together. Portable convenience of a single-sided chestpiece. Excellent acoustic seal and comfortable fit with patented 3M™ Littmann® Snap Tight Soft-Sealing Eartips. Comfortably angled, anatomically correct headset Patient-friendly, nonchill rim and diaphragm. Special procedures adaptor for difficult site or pediatric auscultation. Available in a selection of classic tube colors. Seven-year warranty.
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3M Littmann Master Cardiology Stethoscope, 27 Black
$195.79
The Littmann® Master Cardiology™ stethoscope offers a handcrafted stainless steel chestpiece with the portable convenience of a single-sided stethoscope. The tunable diaphragm conveniently alternates between low- and high-frequency sounds with a simple pressure change on the chestpiece.Additionally, the stethoscope comes with a special procedures adaptor for difficult site or pediatric auscultation.Product Features: Tunable diaphragm allows the user to conveniently alternate between the low- and high-frequency sounds without turning over the chestpiece. Handcrafted solid stainless steel chestpiece. Dual-lumen design eliminates tube noise artifact from two tubes rubbing together. Portable convenience of a single-sided chestpiece. Excellent acoustic seal and comfortable fit with patented 3M™ Littmann® Snap Tight Soft-Sealing Eartips. Comfortably angled, anatomically correct headset. Patient-friendly, nonchill rim and diaphragm. Special procedures adaptor for difficult site or pediatric auscultation. Available in a selection of classic tube colors. Seven-year warranty.
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3M Littmann Master Cardiology Stethoscope, 27 Plum
$195.79
The Littmann® Master Cardiology™ stethoscope offers a handcrafted stainless steel chestpiece with the portable convenience of a single-sided stethoscope. The tunable diaphragm conveniently alternates between low- and high-frequency sounds with a simple pressure change on the chestpiece.Additionally, the stethoscope comes with a special procedures adaptor for difficult site or pediatric auscultation.Product Features: Tunable diaphragm allows the user to conveniently alternate between the low- and high-frequency sounds without turning over the chestpiece. Handcrafted solid stainless steel chestpiece. Dual-lumen design eliminates tube noise artifact from two tubes rubbing together. Portable convenience of a single-sided chestpiece. Excellent acoustic seal and comfortable fit with patented 3M™ Littmann® Snap Tight Soft-Sealing Eartips. Comfortably angled, anatomically correct headset. Patient-friendly, nonchill rim and diaphragm. Special procedures adaptor for difficult site or pediatric auscultation. Available in a selection of classic tube colors. Seven-year warranty.
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3M Littmann Master Cardiology Stethoscope, 27 Burgundy
$195.79
The Littmann® Master Cardiology™ stethoscope offers a handcrafted stainless steel chestpiece with the portable convenience of a single-sided stethoscope. The tunable diaphragm conveniently alternates between low- and high-frequency sounds with a simple pressure change on the chestpiece.Additionally, the stethoscope comes with a special procedures adaptor for difficult site or pediatric auscultation.Product Features: Tunable diaphragm allows the user to conveniently alternate between the low- and high-frequency sounds without turning over the chestpiece. Handcrafted solid stainless steel chestpiece. Dual-lumen design eliminates tube noise artifact from two tubes rubbing together. Portable convenience of a single-sided chestpiece. Excellent acoustic seal and comfortable fit with patented 3M™ Littmann® Snap Tight Soft-Sealing Eartips. Comfortably angled, anatomically correct headset. Patient-friendly, nonchill rim and diaphragm. Special procedures adaptor for difficult site or pediatric auscultation. Available in a selection of classic tube colors. Seven-year warranty.
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3M Littmann Master Cardiology Stethoscope, 22 Black
$194.39
The Littmann® Master Cardiology™ stethoscope offers a handcrafted stainless steel chestpiece with the portable convenience of a single-sided stethoscope. The tunable diaphragm conveniently alternates between low- and high-frequency sounds with a simple pressure change on the chestpiece.Additionally, the stethoscope comes with a special procedures adaptor for difficult site or pediatric auscultation.Product Features: Tunable diaphragm allows the user to conveniently alternate between the low- and high-frequency sounds without turning over the chestpiece. Handcrafted solid stainless steel chestpiece. Dual-lumen design eliminates tube noise artifact from two tubes rubbing together. Portable convenience of a single-sided chestpiece. Excellent acoustic seal and comfortable fit with patented 3M™ Littmann® Snap Tight Soft-Sealing Eartips. Comfortably angled, anatomically correct headset. Patient-friendly, nonchill rim and diaphragm. Special procedures adaptor for difficult site or pediatric auscultation. Available in a selection of classic tube colors. Seven-year warranty.
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3M Littmann Master Cardiology Stethoscope, Black, 27, Black Plated Chestpiece and Eartubes
$198.97
Features of the 3M Littmann Master Cardiology Stethoscope: Recommended for cardiology and high performance adult and pediatric use. A tunable diaphragm and superb craftsmanship offer the ultimate performance in a superior single-sided stethoscope. Meets the exacting standards of healthcare professionals who demand superior acoustic response. Binaural Construction: Double Lumen. Chestpiece Technology: Single sided. Chestpiece Weight: 95 Gram. Eartip Type: Soft Sealing. Extra Eartips: Yes. Headset Material: Wide Diameter Aerospace Alloy. Net Weight: 190 Gram. Primary Trademark Name: Littmann. Special Adaptors: Yes. Tubing Color: Black. Tunable Diaphragm: Yes.
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Mabis 12216020 Littmann Master Cardiology Stethoscope Adult Black
$316.34
Designed to produce both high and low frequency sounds from a singlesided chest piece. Ideal use for Cardiology or other High Performance adult and pediatric applications. Features a handcrafted solid polished stainless steel chest piece. Twotubesinone design helps eliminate tube rubbing noise. Lightweight angled and anatomically correct headset. Special procedures adapter for difficult site and pediatric auscultation. Includes nonchill rim and double leaf binaural spring. 3M Littmann Snap Tight SoftSealing eartips provide an excellent acoustic seal and comfortable fit. To help clinicians be sure they are obtaining a genuine Littmann Stethoscope all acoustic (nonelectronic) stethoscopes with a 2007 lot code (or later) will carry a 3M Confirm Authentication Label with Floating Image Technology.
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Mabis 12216240 Littmann Master Cardiology Stethoscope Adult Navy Blue
$316.34
Designed to produce both high and low frequency sounds from a singlesided chest piece. Ideal use for Cardiology or other High Performance adult and pediatric applications. Features a handcrafted solid polished stainless steel chest piece. Twotubesinone design helps eliminate tube rubbing noise. Lightweight angled and anatomically correct headset. Special procedures adapter for difficult site and pediatric auscultation. Includes nonchill rim and double leaf binaural spring. 3M Littmann Snap Tight SoftSealing eartips provide an excellent acoustic seal and comfortable fit. To help clinicians be sure they are obtaining a genuine Littmann Stethoscope all acoustic (nonelectronic) stethoscopes with a 2007 lot code (or later) will carry a 3M Confirm Authentication Label with Floating Image Technology.
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Mabis 12218020 Littmann Master Cardiology Stethoscope Adult All Black Edition
$343.89
Designed to produce both high and low frequency sounds from a singlesided chest piece. Ideal use for Cardiology or other High Performance adult and pediatric applications. Features a handcrafted solid polished stainless steel chest piece. Twotubesinone design helps eliminate tube rubbing noise. Lightweight angled and anatomically correct headset. Special procedures adapter for difficult site and pediatric auscultation. Includes nonchill rim and double leaf binaural spring. 3M Littmann Snap Tight SoftSealing eartips provide an excellent acoustic seal and comfortable fit. To help clinicians be sure they are obtaining a genuine Littmann Stethoscope all acoustic (nonelectronic) stethoscopes with a 2007 lot code (or later) will carry a 3M Confirm Authentication Label with Floating Image Technology.
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Mabis 12216070 Littmann Master Cardiology Stethoscope Adult Burgundy
$316.34
Designed to produce both high and low frequency sounds from a singlesided chest piece. Ideal use for Cardiology or other High Performance adult and pediatric applications. Features a handcrafted solid polished stainless steel chest piece. Twotubesinone design helps eliminate tube rubbing noise. Lightweight angled and anatomically correct headset. Special procedures adapter for difficult site and pediatric auscultation. Includes nonchill rim and double leaf binaural spring. 3M Littmann Snap Tight SoftSealing eartips provide an excellent acoustic seal and comfortable fit. To help clinicians be sure they are obtaining a genuine Littmann Stethoscope all acoustic (nonelectronic) stethoscopes with a 2007 lot code (or later) will carry a 3M Confirm Authentication Label with Floating Image Technology.
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3M Littmann Master Cardiology Stethoscope, 27 Navy Blue
$199.99
The Littmann® Master Cardiology™ stethoscope offers a handcrafted stainless steel chestpiece with the portable convenience of a single-sided stethoscope. The tunable diaphragm conveniently alternates between low- and high-frequency sounds with a simple pressure change on the chestpiece.Additionally, the stethoscope comes with a special procedures adaptor for difficult site or pediatric auscultation.Product Features: Tunable diaphragm allows the user to conveniently alternate between the low- and high-frequency sounds without turning over the chestpiece. Handcrafted solid stainless steel chestpiece. Dual-lumen design eliminates tube noise artifact from two tubes rubbing together. Portable convenience of a single-sided chestpiece. Excellent acoustic seal and comfortable fit with patented 3M™ Littmann® Snap Tight Soft-Sealing Eartips. Comfortably angled, anatomically correct headset. Patient-friendly, nonchill rim and diaphragm. Special procedures adaptor for difficult site or pediatric auscultation. Available in a selection of classic tube colors. Seven-year warranty.
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Which stethoscope should I get....?
I can't decide on getting the Littman Cardiology III or the Master Cardiology stethoscope.
Which do you all have and prefer? Any ups or downs to each particular one? I've tried and used both but not constantly enough to be able to decide which one I want.
Let me know what you think. Thanks a million !
Which stethoscope should I get....?
I can't decide on getting the Littman Cardiology III or the Master Cardiology stethoscope.
Which do you all have and prefer? Any ups or downs to each particular one? I've tried and used both but not constantly enough to be able to decide which one I want.
Let me know what you think. Thanks a million !
Edited to add: I'm an experienced ER nurse who is working towards Master's as an NP. Think my hearing is deminishing a bit... having hard time auscultating with regular/inexpensive stethoscope.
They're both too expensive. Auscultation is very operator-dependent, and it seems the medical students and residents I've taught do not have very good skills. That may be a matter of experience or a matter of reliance on echocardiograms and such, which would make for a good argument at the nearest pub. But the most important part of the stethoscope is the part between the ear-pieces. Also, stethoscopes have an amazing propensity to grow legs. I'd suggest you get a US$20 Sprague-Rappaport type, which will be perfectly adequate for any need you might have.
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3M Littmann 2159 Master Cardiology Stethoscope, Black, 22 inch