vs09 Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 Hi! I was just wondering if the Litmann Classic stethoscope (for around $90) is okay for medical training? Or is the Litmann Master Classic (one-sided, around $115) better? Just asking because it will be a gift The more expensive cardiology ones aren't necessary in the beginning are they? Thanks in advance for any input Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futureGP Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 all you need for medical school is a stethoscope that has the following capabilities 1. bell and a diaphragm 2. compatible pediatric head so i would recommend against the master classic as it does NOT have a bell side classic II would be better except you might have to buy a cheap stethoscope for pediatrics rotations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vs09 Posted June 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shikimate Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 There should be a stethoscope sale happening few weeks in, and they do offer discounted prices. I recommend getting one with the paediatric bells Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 There should be a stethoscope sale happening few weeks in, and they do offer discounted prices. I recommend getting one with the paediatric bells yup there always is that sale - our VP External Jr organizes it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obi Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 im pretty sure they only sell the cardiology III's and higher at the sale though. Someone can correct me if they bought anything but that from the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shikimate Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 im pretty sure they only sell the cardiology III's and higher at the sale though. Someone can correct me if they bought anything but that from the sale. Yeah I think that's true at least for our year. Some one in my class did buy one of those electronic ones. I've tried those and it's quite neat, you can amplify the abnormal heart sounds quite a bit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldnk Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 all you need for medical school is a stethoscope that has the following capabilities 1. bell and a diaphragm 2. compatible pediatric head so i would recommend against the master classic as it does NOT have a bell side classic II would be better except you might have to buy a cheap stethoscope for pediatrics rotations The master/cardiology master stethoscope's don't have a bell because they rely on pressure as opposed to using a different side. Light pressure = "Bell" for low-frequency sound Greater pressure = "Diaphragm" for high-frequency sounds There is an internal ring that the diaphragm presses against to make it act as a diaphragm. The better argument against buying the cardiology master style stethoscopes is the cost. The flip side is that some of the older models aren't quite as good as the Cardiology III. You would be fine with them but the quality of sound is definitely better with the Cardiology III and there really isn't a good reason to put yourself at a disadvantage when you are trying to learn how to pick up signs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obi Posted June 17, 2013 Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 http://www.amazon.com/3M-Littmann-Cardiology-Stethoscope-3128/dp/B000F4UOXY Tadda! Obi to the rescue. Only 138 bucks In the face of your $22 000 tuition don't feel guilty spending like 50 - 100 bucks more for a nicer stethoscope if you want it. Its gonna last you a long while and you're gonna be feeding uwo 22k every year . Its a pretty small amount in the grand scheme of things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thuls.m Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 Hey everyone, just reviving this thread haha. Does anyone know if we will be able to order with engraving, if we wait till the stethoscope ordering day? Also, the cardiology III/IV meet the pediatric requirement right? So we wouldn't have to purchase anything separately for that purpose? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clapton Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 Where can I find this high end model ? I'm tired of my Littman Cardiology III Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreng12 Posted July 31, 2017 Report Share Posted July 31, 2017 Does everyone tend to get black tubing? (Is it seen as unprofessional to have a colour?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clapton Posted July 31, 2017 Report Share Posted July 31, 2017 It's not unusual to have blue/red/green/etc tubing. I prefer black but I guess it's up to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thuls.m Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 On 31/07/2017 at 0:32 PM, dreng12 said: Does everyone tend to get black tubing? (Is it seen as unprofessional to have a colour?) I intend to get the burgundy !! A pop of color is fun I find Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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