Stethoscope

[srf60]

Hi all, I'm looking to buy a new stethoscope, what should I look for , which type/style and brand should I buy.
Is anyone familiar with this?
Tia

[yaakovl]

Hi all, I'm looking to buy a new stethoscope, what should I look for , which type/style and brand should I buy.

Tia

it really depends what you need it for...

Littmanns are great

[srf60]

it really depends what you need it for...

Littmanns are great

Thx
Model? Cost ?

[bentch]

it really depends what you need it for...

Littmanns are great

there's different levels of littmans. whichever one u decide though i'd recommend getting a different color than black to avoid confusion.

[srf60]

there's different levels of littmans. whichever one u decide though i'd recommend getting a different color than black to avoid confusion.

Good point about the color, thanks.

[IsraelGuy]

Standard these days seems to be cardiology III, but cheaper ones work fine too

[yaakovl]

Thx
Model? Cost ?

really depends what you plan to use for

[srf60]

really depends what you plan to use for

For everyday usage.... 

[jj1000]

For everyday usage.... 

Are you a doctor or med student making life and death decisions or you want to check your friends/relatives heart eat every day? World of a difference...

[ushdadude]

Are you a doctor or med student making life and death decisions or you want to check your friends/relatives heart eat every day? World of a difference...

I was thinking safe cracker

[Emkay]

Are you a doctor or med student making life and death decisions or you want to check your friends/relatives heart eat every day? World of a difference...

It could also be just to place over the rearview mirror

[aygart]

It could also be just to place over the rearview mirror

Then it can be a toy as long as it looks real.

[penny2day]

I use the littman lightweight. It's one of the less expensive but decent quality stethoscopes for standard use. You can find it on Amazon for as little as $40. You'll see many other nurses using it. However, if you need a top quality stethoscope then you'll want to go with littman cardiology, but that's $150 and up.

[afro]

It could also be just to place over the rearview mirror

+1 lol it might save u from a parking ticket.

[cholent]

Seriously? Any actual medical professionals keep their stethoscopes hanging from their rear view mirror?

[ckmk47]

Seriously? Any actual medical professionals keep their stethoscopes hanging from their rear view mirror?

I've seen that by Hatzolo guys.  If they count as actual medical professionals.

[Shmulie]

Seriously? Any actual medical professionals keep their stethoscopes hanging from their rear view mirror?

I dont know but its a good Idea and I'm going to start doing that now

[CS1]

I use the littman lightweight. It's one of the less expensive but decent quality stethoscopes for standard use. You can find it on Amazon for as little as $40. You'll see many other nurses using it. However, if you need a top quality stethoscope then you'll want to go with littman cardiology, but that's $150 and up.

$150 sounds worthwhile for something used 12-20 times per day.
It could be more sensitive and accurate, so it's easier to hear the subtleties....

[TorontoGuy]

I was thinking safe cracker

No joke! I have used a stethoscope to crack open a safe. You only really need it for the first few minutes, but without it things get more difficult.

[srf60]

It could also be just to place over the rearview mirror

Lol, have that already , now looking for the real thing.