3M Littmann Master Cardiology Stethoscope, 2176, Stainless Steel Smoke-Finish Chestpiece, 27" Black Tube

i love this stethoscope, i have owned 5 of them in the last 30 years, before that i went through stethoscopes almost every year. The sounds pick up where they were not heard by others, the stethoscope it's self is heavier than most others, i never buy these on sell because i don't want what another has rejected, and no thank you to refurbished. the product is excellent, an Littmann is a master with sound, fit, colors for your mood, and yes they are so worth it for the price because their durability is approx. 3.5-9 years. you want to hear the sounds.

Working as an R.N for over twenty years has given me many opportunities to use many stethoscopes. Some really good, some really horrible (I've never been a fan of disposable stethoscopes but they have a purpose). I started in healthcare using a large double sided 'scope, the classic "flip over for higher tones" type and as my expertise grew I found myself looking for that certain 'scope that would enable me to hear distinct heart sounds, tones and breath sounds thus improving my patient care. Thus I found the Littmann Master Cardiology stethoscope. This 'scope is heavy! Classically designed and a breeze to use. A gentle slight pressure on the diaphragm will allow one to hear even the slightest murmur in an infant's chest. There is no need to flip the bell over to auscultate adult breath sounds or heart tones; no need to worry about the bell mechanism stripping and spinning madly while you are trying to work! I used my first Littmann Master Cardiology stethoscope for almost fifteen years and then lost it in a house fire, along with a pediatric Littmann (a brilliant little 'scope to be sure). If you're unsure about which 'scope to purchase but want a stellar 'scope that will last a long time (sure diaphragms crack) get the Master Cardiology 'scopeTo replace it, I decided to get a Master Cardiology Stethoscope. A kit for various earpieces and diaphragms give the most discerning clinician what they need for patient assessment. A pediatric adapter is included. The high construction tubing conducts sound well. The diaphragm is solid in construction and ergonomic in design; with the rubber base it is more tolerated for patients to avoid the historically 'cold stethoscope'. The headset is comfortable. Its only limitation is that ocular auscultation for bruits is not ideal but nowadays, medical imaging is utilized to a great degree that this has been somewhat of a lost art. Listening for bruits in other locations is quite easy. This stethoscope is ideal for medical students, nurses, primary care physicians, and cardiologists. It has lasted a decade without issues.

Excellent stethoscope as always!

Compared to my trusty Littmann master classic II which I have had over the past 5 years, the master cardiology is a significant step up in terms of sound quality. I am no cardiologist, just a medical student, but I do find the sound insulation on the master cardiology to be noticeably better. The master classic had good isolation and will pick up just about everything this one does, but the cardiology scope is just another step up and feels like putting on a quality pair of isolation headphones. I have had both stethoscopes with me for the past 2 weeks on wards for comparison, and the cardiology does a better job of shutting out ambient noise. This includes doing a better job of shutting out finger contact sounds on the actual chest piece. On the classic, it would pick up some friction sounds; on the cardiology, that is largely gone. For some of the larger patients with distant heart/lung sounds to begin with, this is a benefit. Secondly, the tuned diaphragm on the cardiology is better. The diaphragm itself has a larger diameter and the rubber casket around creates a better contact with the skin to create a better seal. There are some pinholes on the diaphragm which I suppose are there for air flow engineering reasons. Whatever the purpose, the tuneability is impressive. Just leaving the chest piece on on a supine patient (without pressing down at all), I hear clear low pitch sounds. A little pressure, and the higher pitches come out. Finally, the build quality between the two are on par. The tubing is a little thicker on the cardiology because it is a double lumen design. The chestpiece is a little larger on the cardiology and is a little more friendly to use as a reflex hammer because of a wider bezel. All in all, very satisfied with the product. The cardiology scope is way overkill if you're just going to be using it for vitals, but for hearing murmurs, crackles on a larger patient, it is definitely worth the price difference.

El estetoscopio es para adulto, trae su adaptador para la Campana que sirve para auscultar pacientes pediátricos. No trae el sello de garantía de 3M, pero sí viene sellado con otras pegatinas que cumplen su función, evidentemente es original y viene como nuevo, no tiene rastros de uso y la calidad, como todos sabemos es de 10+ a diferencia del resto de los littmann (sin contar el eléctrico), es un buen producto que vale la pena si te consideras algo tonto identificando ruidos. Por el precio, vale la pena. Dudas que yo tenía y sí es así, es que mide 69cm, es de adulto, nuevo, trae adaptador, olivas extra y manual, es original y se escucha 10+ a diferencia del cardiology IV que es 9+. Obviamente una ligera diferencia, pero a este lo puedes presionar más fuerte sin tener que cambiar de lado la campana

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C'est le meilleur stéthoscope que je connaisse

Inutile girarci attorno: per un professionista della salute il nome Littmann è sinonimo non solo di elevatissima qualità, ma anche di strumenti assolutamente imprescindibili nella quotidiana pratica clinica. Non è possibile, anche per l'orecchio più allenato, fare a meno del preziosissimo aiuto di un fonendoscopio di questo brand. Il Master Cardiology in particolare rappresenta, al netto dei nuovi modelli serie 3000 completamente elettronici, il pinnacolo dei fonendoscopi destinati all'uso in cardiologia: qualità acustica a dir poco eccezionale (inestimabile per chi purtroppo ha subito traumi al timpano), qualità costruttiva ancor più elevata. Non si può non notare, non appena estratto dalla confezione, il peso della testina in acciaio o la robustezza della lira - per i neofiti, il tubo in polimero - nonchè la cura per i dettagli come i due archi in alluminio satinato. Anche per chi come me viene da un Master Classic III, uno dei migliori strumenti per l'auscultazione in ambito ambulatoriale, la differenza è assolutamente tangibile: meno fruscii dovuti allo sfregamento delle dita, possibilità di passare rapidamente da alte a basse frequenze, ottima resa del suono. Se di per sè uno strumento Littmann è da raccomandarsi senza dubbi al professionista sanitario, per chi opera in ambito cardiologico il Master Cardiology è assolutamente INDISPENSABILE. Dr. Antonio Giuliano

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