ATP Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 Has anyone tried both of these stethoscopes? I currently have the Classic III, and I'm wondering if it's worthwhile to upgrade to the Cardiology IV. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMislove Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 Classic 3 I’ve heard murmurs with, it does it’s job. Cardio 4 is a bit clearer, but like I am not doing IM/cardio so I’m fine without it. So if you may do surgery what’s the point haha. DrOtter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aetherus Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 Stethoscopes are pretty much just a fashion accessory. I don’t think it’s ever worth upgrading your stethoscope unless you are a cardiologist or have a lot of disposable income. ember 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1D7 Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 You probably want the cheapest stethoscope possible to decrease the chances you mistake random noise for a murmur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchEnemy Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 Honestly just get the cheapest one. Can't believe I paid $20 extra just for all black colour. I haven't used my stethoscope since R1 Internal Medicine. Anyone interested in buying one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToxicMegacolon Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 Physical exams are more specific than they are sensitive: in other words, the point is to find pathology, not reassure yourself there is an absence of pathology. However, while the initial goal is to learn the maneuvers, as your skills improve, so will your sensitivity. The way I see it is that the lower level of training you have, the better your equipment should be to increase your sensitivity. This is also something a cardiologist told me when I self-effacingly admitted the having a cardiology IV. He also said that a better stetho really makes a difference. Finally, as a med student with the cardio IV, I have picked up subtle murmers that others have missed - and one turned out the be pathological. We spend 80 000 on our tuition but try and cut a few hundred on our equipement (get a proper Queens square reflex hammer!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edict Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 Even some cardiologists don't carry a stethoscope. Honestly, the stethoscope is becoming a relic of the past. It will doesn't matter but i'd imagine most med students get the Cardio IV so if you just want to fit in get the Cardio IV. Like toxicmegacolon said, I wouldn't sweat the few extra hundred bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearded frog Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 with covid every inpatient has their own stethoscope and i think they are like $20 and they do the job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
procrastinating Posted August 2, 2020 Report Share Posted August 2, 2020 Most of my classmates have the cardiology 4, one thing I've noticed is that the larger bell/diaphragm is easier to hold + I'm sure it's better for detecting murmurs, although I've also heard it can pick up random noises and actually make it more difficult to learn how to auscultate as a trainee. I have the classic 3 and it does the job fine, I don't regret not spending the extra $ on the more advanced model tbh. If I had to do it again, I would probably stick with the classic 3 unless I wanted to pursue a specialty that tends to use a stethoscope more often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alarocca Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 The biggest rival of Littmann Classic III is this masterpiece, the 3M Littmann Cardiology IV. It is the favorite of many cardiologists and considered a highly elite diagnostic stethoscope. Coming to its features, it looks Classic III older brother. Its Ear tips are very smooth and soft, and functions like classic style push off and pull on. But the size of Ear tips is large enough that they cover your ear opening entirely. This minimizes much of the external noise around you. Take a look at this article, maybe it can help you decide which is the best stethoscope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearded frog Posted May 18, 2021 Report Share Posted May 18, 2021 1 hour ago, alarocca said: The biggest rival of Littmann Classic III is this masterpiece, the 3M Littmann Cardiology IV. It is the favorite of many cardiologists and considered a highly elite diagnostic stethoscope. Coming to its features, it looks Classic III older brother. Its Ear tips are very smooth and soft, and functions like classic style push off and pull on. But the size of Ear tips is large enough that they cover your ear opening entirely. This minimizes much of the external noise around you. Take a look at this article, maybe it can help you decide which is the best stethoscope. Are... are you in love with your stethoscope? takasugi, naptime98 and ember 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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