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Sprague Rappaport-Type Stethoscope, Latex Free, Lim. Life. Warr. New, ROYAL BLUE Sprague Rappaport-Type Stethoscope, Latex Free, Lim. Life. Warr. New, ROYAL BLUE Paypal US $15.00 26d 20h 53m
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Sprague Rappaport-Type Stethoscope, Latex Free, Lim. Life. Warr. New, ROYAL BLUE Sprague Rappaport-Type Stethoscope, Latex Free, Lim. Life. Warr. New, ROYAL BLUE Paypal US $15.00 26d 20h 53m
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Mabis Sprague Rappaport Type Stethoscope Blue Color Mabis Sprague Rappaport Type Stethoscope Blue Color Paypal US $13.50 9d 15h 39m
Graham Field 22 Graham Field 22" Sprague Rappaport-Type Stethoscope, Blue, Model 602BL Paypal US $14.00 20d 17h 27m
Solid Color Sprague Rappaport Type Stethoscope - 22 Solid Color Sprague Rappaport Type Stethoscope - 22" Tube - Latex Free -Blue Paypal US $22.21 2d 14h 13m
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Sprague Rappaport-Type Stethoscope, Latex Free, Lim. Life. Warr. New, ROYAL BLUE Sprague Rappaport-Type Stethoscope, Latex Free, Lim. Life. Warr. New, ROYAL BLUE Paypal US $15.00 26d 20h 53m
Invacare ® Nurse-type Stethoscope - Light Blue  Invacare ® Nurse-type Stethoscope - Light Blue Paypal US $3.95 26d 6h 59m
MABIS Legacy Sprague Rappaport Type Stethoscope - Slider Pack - Adult - Blue MABIS Legacy Sprague Rappaport Type Stethoscope - Slider Pack - Adult - Blue Paypal US $10.95 25d 23h 2m
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Sprague Rappaport Type Stethoscope NIB/Blue Sprague Rappaport Type Stethoscope NIB/Blue Paypal US $5.00 10d 6h 51m
Mabis Sprague Rappaport Type Stethoscope Blue Color Mabis Sprague Rappaport Type Stethoscope Blue Color Paypal US $13.50 9d 15h 39m
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Omron Sprague Rappaport-Type Stethoscope, Dark Blue


Omron Sprague Rappaport-Type Stethoscope, Dark Blue


$17.89


A 5-in-1 multipurpose Quintscope, the Omron Sprague Rappaport - Type Stethoscope is designed for flexibilty of clinical needs, sound performance, and affordability.Features: * 22" latex free tubing and chrome-plated chestpiece.* Includes: three sizes of open bells, two sizes of diaphragms, and two pair of eartips, all in a vinyl storage case.* Available in Black, Dark Blue, and Dark Green.

22 Sprague Rappaport-Type Stethoscope Blue


22 Sprague Rappaport-Type Stethoscope Blue


$24.66


22 Sprague Rappaport-Type Stethoscope Blue Delivers accurate superior detection of high, medium and low frequency sounds in a unit versatile enough for infants, children and adults. Features a new, improved binaurals and 22 latex-free tubing. Comes complete with accessory pouch including 3interchangeable bells, adult diaphragm, pediatric diaphragm, 2 pair of eartips. * Five interchangeable chestpieces (Two diaphrams, Three bells) facilitates detection of high, medium, and low frequency sounds * Ideal for infant, pediatric and adult use * Includes three ear tip sets to maximize comfort * Steel binaural * Heavy-walled 22 tubing decreases extraneous sounds * Accessory pouch included * Latex free Product photo may not exactly match the product offered for sale. Please refer to the product description.

22 Sprague Rappaport-Type Stethoscope Light Blue


22 Sprague Rappaport-Type Stethoscope Light Blue


$24.66


22 Sprague Rappaport-Type Stethoscope Light Blue Delivers accurate superior detection of high, medium and low frequency sounds in a unit versatile enough for infants, children and adults. Features a new, improved binaurals and 22 latex-free tubing. Comes complete with accessory pouch including 3interchangeable bells, adult diaphragm, pediatric diaphragm, 2 pair of eartips. * Five interchangeable chestpieces (Two diaphrams, Three bells) facilitates detection of high, medium, and low frequency sounds * Ideal for infant, pediatric and adult use * Includes three ear tip sets to maximize comfort * Steel binaural * Heavy-walled 22 tubing decreases extraneous sounds * Accessory pouch included * Latex free Product photo may not exactly match the product offered for sale. Please refer to the product description.

22 Gel Series Sprague Rappaport-Type Stethoscope: Gel Slate Blue


22 Gel Series Sprague Rappaport-Type Stethoscope: Gel Slate Blue


$27.47


22 Gel Series Sprague Rappaport-Type Stethoscope: Gel Slate Blue Features attractive 22 latex-free gel colored tubing. Features attractive 22 latex-free gel colored tubing.Product photo may not exactly match the product offered for sale. Please refer to the product description.

MABIS Legacy Sprague Rappaport-Type Stethoscope, Boxed, Adult, Navy Blue


MABIS Legacy Sprague Rappaport-Type Stethoscope, Boxed, Adult, Navy Blue


$14.66


MABIS Legacy Sprague Rappaport-Type Stethoscope, Boxed, Adult, Navy Blue&#8226 Most popular style of stethoscope&#8226 Includes: 5 interchangeable chestpieces &#8211 3 bells (adult, medium and infant) and 2 diaphragms (small and large) for a custom examination plus 3 different sized eartips&#8226 Heavy-walled 22 vinyl tubing blocks out extraneous sounds&#8226 Lifetime limited warranty &#8226 30 length &#8226 Retail packaging Product photo may not exactly match the product offered for sale. Please refer to the product description.

MABIS Legacy Sprague Rappaport-Type Stethoscope, Boxed, Adult, Blue


MABIS Legacy Sprague Rappaport-Type Stethoscope, Boxed, Adult, Blue


$14.66


MABIS Legacy Sprague Rappaport-Type Stethoscope, Boxed, Adult, Blue&#8226 Most popular style of stethoscope&#8226 Includes: 5 interchangeable chestpieces &#8211 3 bells (adult, medium and infant) and 2 diaphragms (small and large) for a custom examination plus 3 different sized eartips&#8226 Heavy-walled 22 vinyl tubing blocks out extraneous sounds&#8226 Lifetime limited warranty &#8226 30 length &#8226 Retail packaging Product photo may not exactly match the product offered for sale. Please refer to the product description.

MABIS Legacy Sprague Rappaport-Type Stethoscope, Slider Pack, Adult, Blue


MABIS Legacy Sprague Rappaport-Type Stethoscope, Slider Pack, Adult, Blue


$14.66


MABIS Legacy Sprague Rappaport-Type Stethoscope, Slider Pack, Adult, Blue&#8226 Most popular style of stethoscope&#8226 Includes: 5 interchangeable chestpieces &#8211 3 bells (adult, medium and infant) and 2 diaphragms (small and large) for a custom examination plus 3 different sized eartips&#8226 Heavy-walled 22 vinyl tubing blocks out extraneous sounds&#8226 Lifetime limited warranty &#8226 30 length &#8226 SliderBox Product photo may not exactly match the product offered for sale. Please refer to the product description.

Omron Sprague Rappaport-Type Stethoscope, Black


Omron Sprague Rappaport-Type Stethoscope, Black


$15.99


A 5-in-1 multipurpose Quintscope, the Omron Sprague Rappaport - Type Stethoscope is designed for flexibilty of clinical needs, sound performance, and affordability.Features:* 22" latex free tubing and chrome-plated chestpiece.* Includes: three sizes of open bells, two sizes of diaphragms, and two pair of eartips, all in a vinyl storage case.* Available in Black, Dark Blue, and Dark Green.

Sprague Rappaport-Type Stethoscope, Blister Pack, Light Blue (Sold in One Each)


Sprague Rappaport-Type Stethoscope, Blister Pack, Light Blue (Sold in One Each)


$25.38


Sprague Rappaport-Type Stethoscope, Blister Pack, Light Blue (Sold in One Each)Sprague Rappaport-Type Stethoscope, Blister Pack Adjustable Metal Binaural Blister Pack with J-Hook Product photo may not exactly match the product offered for sale. Please refer to the product description.

22 Neon Series Sprague Rappaport-Type Stethoscope Neon Blue


22 Neon Series Sprague Rappaport-Type Stethoscope Neon Blue


$27.47


22 Neon Series Sprague Rappaport-Type Stethoscope Neon Blue Chestpiece and binaurals come in attractive neon colors. 22 latex-free tubing. Chestpiece and binaurals come in attractive neon colors. 22 latex-free tubing. Product photo may not exactly match the product offered for sale. Please refer to the product description.

W. A. Baum Sprague Rappaport Type Stethoscope, 30, Blue


W. A. Baum Sprague Rappaport Type Stethoscope, 30, Blue


$24.97


The Baum Sprague Rappaport Type Stethoscope Designed to meet a wide variety of auscultatory demands Built to our unique specifications.Features Include: Chrome plated zinc chestpiece and rotatable chrome plated brass binaural. Modular adult and pediatric diaphragms, large, medium and small bell receivers provide an extended range of auscultatory frequencies in one versatile stethoscope. Thick walled non-latex tubing leads directly from the chestpiece to each ear to provide improved acoustic separation. Includes three types of eartips. Tubing colors are black, gray and blue and include a name tag/diaphragm replacement tool. Package dimensions: 10 1/4" L x 5 1/4" W x 1 1/3" H.

Graham Field 22 Sprague Rappaport-Type Stethoscope, Blue


Graham Field 22 Sprague Rappaport-Type Stethoscope, Blue


$14


Features of the Graham Field 22" Sprague Rappaport-Type Stethoscope: Delivers accurate superior detection of high, medium and low frequency sounds in a unit versatile enough for infants, children and adults. Features a new, improved binaurals and 22" latex-free tubing. Comes complete with accessory pouch including 3 interchangeable bells, adult diaphragm, pediatric diaphragm, 2 pair of eartips.

Graham Field 22 Sprague Rappaport-Type Stethoscope, Light Blue


Graham Field 22 Sprague Rappaport-Type Stethoscope, Light Blue


$10


Features of the Graham Field 22" Sprague Rappaport-Type Stethoscope: Delivers accurate superior detection of high, medium and low frequency sounds in a unit versatile enough for infants, children and adults. Features a new, improved binaurals and 22" latex-free tubing. Comes complete with accessory pouch including 3 interchangeable bells, adult diaphragm, pediatric diaphragm, 2 pair of eartips.

Graham Field 22 Neon Series Sprague Rappaport-Type Stethoscope, Neon Blue


Graham Field 22 Neon Series Sprague Rappaport-Type Stethoscope, Neon Blue


$11


Features of the Graham Field 22" Neon Series Sprague Rappaport-Type Stethoscope: Chestpiece and binaurals come in attractive neon colors. 22" latex-free tubing.

Graham Field 22 Gel Series Sprague Rappaport-Type Stethoscope, Slate Blue


Graham Field 22 Gel Series Sprague Rappaport-Type Stethoscope, Slate Blue


$11


Features of the Graham Field 22" Gel Series Sprague Rappaport-Type Stethoscope: Features attractive 22" latex-free gel colored tubing.

ADC Sprague Rappaport Type Stethoscope Neon Blue


ADC Sprague Rappaport Type Stethoscope Neon Blue


$11.7


The ADC Spragues feature:* Threaded chestpiece drum of chrome plated zinc permits the use of five interchangeable chestpiece fittings - an adult and pediatric diaphragm, and three bells (11/4", 1", 3/4") - for complete diagnostic capability in most patients* Latex-free, double tube configuration* Proprietary valve mechanism eliminates acoustic leakage* Adjustable chrome-plated brass binaurals* Complete with an accessory pouch containing the bell chestpieces, chestpiece key, 2 spare diaphragms, one pair of mushroom eartips, and one pair of silicon eartips* Inspected and packaged in the U.S.A.Adscope™ 641 features:* Convenient 22" tubing length in choice of 24 fashion tubing colors* Weighs 8 oz. / Overall length 30"* 5 Year WarrantyADC medical instruments and accessories have been carefully designed to meet the rigorous demands of the most discriminating healthcare professionals throughout the world.ADC products are manufactured from the finest materials with an uncompromising concern for quality.Exhaustive inspection of every item by ADC factory trained quality control staff ensures strict compliance with ADC standards for performance and durability.And the commitment to manufacturing excellence is backed by the industry’s most extensive warranties.

ADC Sprague Rappaport Type Stethoscope Light Blue


ADC Sprague Rappaport Type Stethoscope Light Blue


$11.7


The ADC Spragues feature:* Threaded chestpiece drum of chrome plated zinc permits the use of five interchangeable chestpiece fittings - an adult and pediatric diaphragm, and three bells (11/4", 1", 3/4") - for complete diagnostic capability in most patients* Latex-free, double tube configuration* Proprietary valve mechanism eliminates acoustic leakage* Adjustable chrome-plated brass binaurals* Complete with an accessory pouch containing the bell chestpieces, chestpiece key, 2 spare diaphragms, one pair of mushroom eartips, and one pair of silicon eartips* Inspected and packaged in the U.S.A.Adscope™ 641 features:* Convenient 22" tubing length in choice of 24 fashion tubing colors* Weighs 8 oz. / Overall length 30"* 5 Year WarrantyADC medical instruments and accessories have been carefully designed to meet the rigorous demands of the most discriminating healthcare professionals throughout the world.ADC products are manufactured from the finest materials with an uncompromising concern for quality.Exhaustive inspection of every item by ADC factory trained quality control staff ensures strict compliance with ADC standards for performance and durability.And the commitment to manufacturing excellence is backed by the industry’s most extensive warranties.

ADC Sprague Rappaport Type Stethoscope Royal Blue


ADC Sprague Rappaport Type Stethoscope Royal Blue


$11.7


The ADC Spragues feature:* Threaded chestpiece drum of chrome plated zinc permits the use of five interchangeable chestpiece fittings - an adult and pediatric diaphragm, and three bells (11/4", 1", 3/4") - for complete diagnostic capability in most patients* Latex-free, double tube configuration* Proprietary valve mechanism eliminates acoustic leakage* Adjustable chrome-plated brass binaurals* Complete with an accessory pouch containing the bell chestpieces, chestpiece key, 2 spare diaphragms, one pair of mushroom eartips, and one pair of silicon eartips* Inspected and packaged in the U.S.A.Adscope™ 641 features:* Convenient 22" tubing length in choice of 24 fashion tubing colors* Weighs 8 oz. / Overall length 30"* 5 Year WarrantyADC medical instruments and accessories have been carefully designed to meet the rigorous demands of the most discriminating healthcare professionals throughout the world.ADC products are manufactured from the finest materials with an uncompromising concern for quality.Exhaustive inspection of every item by ADC factory trained quality control staff ensures strict compliance with ADC standards for performance and durability.And the commitment to manufacturing excellence is backed by the industry’s most extensive warranties.

Mabis 10414010 Legacy Sprague Rappaport Type Stethoscope  Boxed Adult Blue


Mabis 10414010 Legacy Sprague Rappaport Type Stethoscope Boxed Adult Blue


$25.84


Founded in 1992 MABIS DMI healthcare has been fostering innovation teamwork and a customer driven philosophy we continually evolve to support your needs in a competitive and ever changing marketplace. With over 5 000 products for the professional consumer and specialty markets we are dedicated to providing you with all your needs in the healthcare industry. Most popular style of stethoscope. Offers unlimited flexibility while maintaining outstanding acoustical qualities. Includes: five interchangeable chestpieces three bells (adult medium and infant) and two diaphragms (small and large) for a custom examination; plus three different sized eartips. Heavywalled 22" vinyl tubing blocks out extraneous sounds. Individually packaged in an attractive fourcolor foamlined box. Five interchangeable chestpieces three bells (adult medium and infant) and two diaphragms (small and large) for a custom examination; plus three different sized eartips

MABIS Legacy Sprague Rappaport-Type Stethoscope, Slider Pack, Adult, White w/Blue Stripes


MABIS Legacy Sprague Rappaport-Type Stethoscope, Slider Pack, Adult, White w/Blue Stripes


$14.66


MABIS Legacy Sprague Rappaport-Type Stethoscope, Slider Pack, Adult, White w/Blue StripesOur most popular style of stethoscope offers unlimited flexibility while maintaining outstanding acoustical qualities.&#8226 Includes: 5 interchangeable chestpieces &#8211 3 bells (adult, medium and infant) and 2 diaphragms (small and large) for a custom examination plus 3 different sized eartips&#8226 Heavy-walled 22 vinyl tubing blocks out extraneous sounds &#8226 30 length&#8226 Packaged in a slider pack&#8226 Lifetime limited warranty Product photo may not exactly match the product offered for sale. Please refer to the product description.



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Pneumonia-diseases

Pneumonia is not a specific disease. It is a general term for several kinds of inflammation of the lungs. Pneumonia is usually caused by a bacterial or viral infection, but it can also be caused by chemical damage to the lungs from inhaling a poisonous gas such as chlorine. The pneumonia, or lung inflammation, can be anything from a mild complication of an upper respiratory tract infection to a life- threatening illness.

The symptoms, the treatment, the impact, and the outcome of pneumonia depend on the cause, the general health of the person concerned, and on other factors. Viral pneumonia, for instance, does not respond to treatment with antibiotics. See the accompanying table for a comparison of the causes and likely results of five of the most common types of pneumonia.

The variability of pneumonia has led to many popular and medical descriptive terms. If you are told that you have "double" pneumonia, it means that both your lungs are affected. If your attack is due to bacteria-like microbes called Mycoplasma, you may be said to have "atypical" pneumonia. "Bronchopneumonia" is patchy inflammation of one or both lungs, and "lobar" pneumonia affects the entire area of one or more lobes of the lung. When your physician determines what kind of pneumonia you have, you can ask for a description of that type.

What are the symptoms?

No single symptom is characteristic of all types of pneumonia. You should consider the possibility of pneumonia, however, if you already have a respiratory illness with symptoms such as a cough and fever, and you become short of breath while at rest and for no apparent reason. Additional symptoms to watch for besides coughing and a temperature are chills; sweating; chest pains; cyanosis, or a bluish tinge to the skin; blood in the phlegm; and, occasionally, mental confusion or delirium. The larger the lung area that is affected, the more severe the symptoms you experience will be.

How quickly the symptoms begin and which symptoms are most prominent varies with the cause of the infection. An especially virulent strain of the influenza virus can cause a pneumonia that can kill a feeble person within 24 hours. In a healthy young adult, pneumonia resulting from a mild respiratory infection might cause symptoms that are no worse than those of an ordinary cold.

What are the risks?

In the United States, about 15 people out of 1,000 have pneumonia each year. The disorder is often the final complication of some other debilitating disorder, and this is why many people who get pneumonia die. Any one whose resistance is already low is very susceptible to pneumonia, so for people who are dying of heart failure, cancer, stroke or chronic bronchitis, the actual cause of death is often pneumonia. In anyone who is semi­conscious or paralyzed, infection of the lungs is extremely likely. This is because under such conditions the normal coughing reflex that keeps the lungs clear of mucus and stagnant fluid is reduced, or even absent.

You are also more likely than other people to get pneumonia if you are very young (under 2) or very old (over 75), if you have a chronic chest disease such as asthma or some other chronic illness that reduces your body's resistance to infections, or if you are a heavy smoker or drinker. If you are under long­term treatment with immune or anti-inflammatory drugs, especially steroids, you are also susceptible to pneumonia. These drugs decrease the body's normal defenses against infection.

Because pneumonia varies so much, no generalizations can be made about its out­come. In old, weak, or debilitated people, the main risk is death. Any type of pneumonia may lead to pleurisy , or empyema . The most dangerous type of pneumonia is caused by viruses such as an influenza virus, because they do not respond to antibiotics. Compare the mortality rate for viral pneumonia in the accompanying table with that for a form of pneumonia caused by pneumococcus bacteria, which is similarly virulent but can be treated with antibiotic drugs. With increasing age or chronic illness, your chances of surviving even a mild case of pneumonia are reduced more and more with time.

What should be done?

Even if you have some of the symptoms usually associated with pneumonia, do not assume that you have it. Assume instead that you have a cold or some other infection of the respiratory tract, and take care of yourself accordingly. Consult your physician at once, however, if you become short of breath even when lying down, if your chest hurts when you breathe, or if you cough up blood stained sputum. Your physician will probably listen to your chest through a stethoscope, percuss, or finger tap, your chest, and ask you questions about the onset of symptoms and your smoking and drinking habits. It may be possible to make a firm diagnosis of pneumonia, and even of the type of pneumonia, based on such an examination. However, further tests such as a chest X-ray and laboratory exami­nation of both blood and phlegm samples may also prove to be necessary.

What is the treatment?

Self-help: None is possible.

Professional help: Because pneumonia can unexpectedly become severe in a matter of hours, your physician may recommend hospitalization. The best treatment may be simply a combination of warmth, soothing cough medicines, and antibiotics. However, close professional supervision and observation are highly desirable during the early stages of pneumonia, especially if there is some doubt about the precise nature and extent of the inflammation.

Antibiotic drugs may be given orally or by injection. There is a wide variety of antibiotics, and the choice for your case will depend largely on the probable cause of your illness. Laboratory tests of your blood and sputum should indicate what is causing your infection. Your doctor will also need to find out if there are any antibiotics to which you are either allergic or particularly responsive.

Analgesics such as aspirin help to relieve chest pain. If you are very breathless and turning blue, you are probably in need of oxygen, which is generally supplied with a face mask or a tube in your nose. If your lungs remain troublesome in spite of all attempts at treatment, your physician may recommend further tests. For example, bronchoscopy may be done to exclude the possibility of lung cancer .

A healthy young person should recover completely within two to three weeks. Even in cases of viral pneumonia, the chances of serious complications are minimal, since antibiotics can prevent secondary bacterial in­fection. Following recovery, you may still feel very tired for a long time after the infection is gone. A heavy cigarette smoker, or someone who is vulnerable in some other way, may take several months to recover from the illness or may die.

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