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Doesn’t need to be top of the line. Can I get a decent one for less than a Benjamin?
 
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Shop for a Littman. Classic III can usually found under $100.
 
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Not a Littman. Also, a quarter of the price of a basic Littman, but much better than a quarter of the quality:

MDF Stethoscope

Free replacement parts for life. I've had good luck so far.
 
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Your use and knowledge in interpretation would help give you a more accurate answer.

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To listen to body sounds. Heart, bowels, etc.
 
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littman, really the buy once answer.


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Littman. Accept no substitutes.
 
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I use a Littman Classic III but I'm going to upgrade this spring to a Cardiology IV this as a present to myself for completing my instructor co-ordinator.

For what you want, get the classic


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To listen to body sounds. Heart, bowels, etc.

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Ok just curious. Get a Littman like Brad suggests. Should be sufficient.
 
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I bought my son a Littman Classic III when he finished his Combat Medic AIT, based off of recommendations from here.


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The wife, an RN now since '96, uses a Littmann. That's also what she gifted to son-in-law's sister when that worthy got her RN license.

The other thing the wife recommends is what she calls a "Scope-Coat", a cloth scrunchie, that slips over the rubber tubing. It both protects the rubber against your body oils, and protects your neck from abrasion. She saw how expensive they were, and whipped up a bunch on the sewing machine instead.


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Another vote for a Littmann. I prefer the design of the Master Classic II with its single head.

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I have owned and used an ADC brand for approx 26 years as my primary. Bought a Littmann Lightweight about 5 years ago. Use them both everyday without issues, other than my own hearing starting to take a crap.


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As a Registered Respiratory Therapist and RN, Littman is my choice. For your use one of the less expensive ones would probably be fine.


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Whatever brand you purchase, make sure you store it in the refrigerator so when you touch a body part you get a friendly smile. Smile





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To listen to body sounds. Heart, bowels, etc.


If you need a stethoscope to hear your bowels, you'd be better served with a hearing aid. I have no problem hearing mine and so does anyone within 50 feet when I let go unless it's the silent but deadly type.



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[QUOTE]Originally posted by ZSMICHAEL:
What for???


To listen to body sounds. Heart, bowels, etc.


Assuming you’re getting this for a recent med grad that’s a stupid criteria. Unless you’re shopping for a decorative item.



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Littmann is all I use. I use the Cardiology IV but have the Classic III (around $100) for backup. The Classic III is good set of ears and I see most nurses using these but you do get better acoustic performance out of the Cardiology IV.
 
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Mrs.BurtonRW, RN, has used a Cardiology IV her entire nursing career. Cardiologists with lesser equipment would occasionally ask to borrow it when she was still in Critical Care.

You won’t get better customer service than 3M/Littman, but the C4 will run you a bit more than you want to spend.

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