Stethoscpe Diaphrams: Corrugated or Flat

ladder403 · 06-29-2008, 01:41 AM

i'm a new EMT . . . . lets hear your opinions and suggestions

JTC447 · 06-29-2008, 02:12 AM

about what ... what do you want to know you asked for our opinion on nothing?? you put up a topic but it is a wide open topic

Dygear · 06-29-2008, 05:53 AM

Best Scope I ever used was the Littmann Master Cardiology III, I owned one, it was stolen :sigh:. That had a Flat Diaphragm. From what I hear the 3M Littmann Master Cardiology is even better then that! And that also has a Flat Diaphragm.

Moral of the Story? Flat some times is better.

On the Littmann Master Cardiology III, the one I did use (and own), if my patients could have wheezing in their toes I'd be able to hear it even when auscultating their lungs plus I'd be able to tell you it's coming from their toes.

pwfire · 06-29-2008, 01:10 PM

Flat. and if you're looking to buy...spend your money on a Littmann

you can find lots of them on Ebay for a lot less than what you'd pay at the store.

But be careful, they could show you a Littmann and send you a Shittmann

littmann, Healthcare, Lab Life Science, Medical, Mobility Disability items on eBay.com < there, I did the work for you.

medic4 · 06-29-2008, 01:15 PM

Littmann uses a technology called a tunable diaphragm this allows the user to hear different sounds, that are produced by different frequencies by applying different levels of pressure to the scope. Littmann's in general have very good sound quality that allows for the provider to be able to hear very well. One thing to keep in mind is that the scope is only as good as the tech using it.

Personally I do not see a reason that an EMT needs a cardiology III or master cardiology but if they wish to spend the money they will have a professional level stethoscope that will last them a long time if they treat it right. The master classic has very good sound quality but has a independent bell and diaphragm in place of the tunable diaphragm. This scope is relatively cheep and provides very good sound quality for BP'S and lung sounds...

another great source for info on using these types of scopes is Bob pages web site 'Multi lead medics'

FIRE07 · 07-04-2008, 07:05 PM

3M-Littmann 70-2007-4578-7 Model 2301 Select Stethoscope, 28 inch, Ceil Blue tube, Adult Cuff (3M LITTMANN 12-229-390 12229390 12 229 390 70200745787)

Good price for a Littman...don't think I've ever seen this model. Any good?

medic4 · 07-10-2008, 12:35 AM

for a little extra money a master classic would most likely make you much happier in the long run... The sound is much, much better.... and questions just ask.

LADDER 3 · 07-10-2008, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ladder403

i'm a new EMT . . . . lets hear your opinions and suggestions

Congratulations....
Now we can go 21 code 1 ???

mariskafan · 07-10-2008, 11:57 PM

Actually, it would be 21 code 2....code 1 is an EMT-CC

but, yes, congrats either way!!!

ladder403 · 07-11-2008, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by LADDER 3

Congratulations....
Now we can go 21 code 1 ???

firecom "ladder" 403 is 21 code 2 . . . . . i beg you, one day when we go on a medical alert to do that lol

LADDER 3 · 07-13-2008, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ladder403

firecom "ladder" 403 is 21 code 2 . . . . . i beg you, one day when we go on a medical alert to do that lol

Yes I will. The next 9 we go to and your on the rig, I will do my saying..

FIRE07 · 07-13-2008, 10:37 PM

Anyone try this? Played with one the other day, seemed like a great stethoscope, especially for the price. Believe its the ADC 603
Stainless Steel Stethoscope - EM265 : Galls