Stethoscopes - which should YOU buy?

[@amandacooper1646]

I have hearing loss and I just bought the Littmann Cardiology IV. It's amazing. I can hear everything. It does have a little weight to it, but that doesn't bother me. I can hear noise around me, but I just push in the bell, and I'm able to hear what I'm looking for. I also should point out that I don't work in a busy E.D. Great video!

[@yogayudhistira3811]

compared to Classic III or Classic II, is there any different advantage in auscultation? (Clarity, Loudness, Environment Noise)

[@RoaaRamadan]

do you wear hearing aids? how does that work out for you?

[@AveryAMO]

I look forward to your videos. I'm an RN in Canada in one of the largest teaching hospitals in eastern Ontario. I have the classic SE littman. I love that it's lightweight and comfortable in my ears. Keep up the great work Doc. ☺️

[@joannkarbowski9965]

The video of which stethoscopes are best I found to be very educational. Keep up the great work Doc.

[@parsia1363]

I don't know why but I enjoy the weight of master cardiology! I've tried a few different ones but I find myself going back to the master cardiology, it looks serious and you definitely know it's around your neck, I've lost a few of the cheap light weight ones before. The secret to keeping the heavy ones is to get the slightly longer tubes and it balances itself and sits pretty around the neck all day!

[@helciovitor]

I recently bought the MDF Instruments MD ONE stethoscope. No complains at all. It's cheaper than Litmann's and has the same hearing quality, even on very noisy ambients (trust me, we have quite noisy ambients on brazilian infirmays hahah)

[@9032479763]

Thanks bro for gave me advice I will also buy same like you 😊🙏

[@Just_Devvv]

I just bought my black MDF stethoscope and it’s really amazing the sound is crisps!

[@auburnmedicalgroup]

The current problem I have with my Littmann Cardiology II is the angle of the earpiece in my ear. I find that I can't take a manual blood pressure unless my neck if flexed forward. This a problem, because I can't read the gauge on the wall with my head in that position. I would like to be able to adjust the metal portion of the earpiece to fit my ears better.

[@alistairmcelwee7467]

I was (and hope to be again) an oncology staff nurse. I tried the cardiologist 3 but after a week I gave up on it and went to the Classic SE just due to the weight. This might be heresy, but I found lung sounds to be more important than heart sounds usually for my cancer patients. So, if you’re oncology, (but not oncologist!) then I’d optimize based on weight & lung sounds. Also - black. Hmmm. I’ve had a couple of patients get scared of old black stethoscope. I bought a non-threatening teal (!) and never had a patent feel threatened by stethoscope again. This may be why pediatric nurses generally don’t have black stethoscopes.

[@alistairmcelwee7467]

Also, I found that a doctor’s stethoscope generally didn’t matter as they were forever borrowing mine!

[@jacibledsoe657]

Too bad we didn't have these kinds of choices 40 years ago....lol..Nice to see an example of what's out there now..thanks.

[@jacibledsoe657]

+Ahmed Alsmair 65

[@wholeNwon]

Not bad advice. My professor, who was President of the AHA, used an inexpensive light weight Littmann. Sir Wm. Osler used a Ford-Bowles or Rieger-Bowles. Both can be had at very low prices but require, as you indicated, low ambient noise. The most important things about a stethoscope are the air tightness of the valve and complete occlusion of the ext. auditory canals by the ear pieces. Beyond those things, a trained brain is needed.

[@kyliemcknight1206]

I’ve been an STNA for a few yrs & was recently doing Qshift vitals at a new facility on a unit I’d never worked... had one that I couldn’t bring cart in room & I looked at the other STNA & asked her to get the vitals on that resident cause I can’t do a manual bp, & she basically laughed at me, little did she know I’ve had a hearing loss since I was a child, & not only that I’ve never had to check a bp manually cause the nurses checked vitals at the facility I worked at for yrs, & I was never required to learn nor was I taught!! Kinda insulted by the way she acted, but oh well!

[@astro0125]

Short Summary: Get the littman Classic edition unless you have hearing issues or work in a very noisy environment, than go with the littman 3000

[@Bushehri1]

Wow thank you all for such a great comparing video.

[@Herr2Cents]

Master cardiology is great for the price. Digital enhancement is great, but not needed unless you have a hearing deficit.

[@bettierusso5410]

have you ever used the CMS-M by Contec? It is a combination stethoscope and has a visual ecg screen so you can visualize the tracing as you listen. It have a freeze screen component as well as O2 sat monitor as well. It can be connected to your computer for transfer and diagnosis as well as a large storage ability to use to compare with past events. Really great in a ICU or ER. Also, there is a great NICU Littman that comes with two different sizes of heads...one for Normal Neonatal use as well as a very small bell that is used for micro premie's. It has a very long tube to allow less back strain on me when caring for a little one in a isolette. Check them out. I am sure you would like them. I have had so many people see mine, and ask for them. The CMS-M is only available on line from the Contec co. but very nice. Be especially sure you mark them with your name. They tend to go walking all over the hospital if you don't.

[@powerlinkers]

Thank you. I have purchased a master cardiology stethoscope. Seems like the electronic stethoscopes would not retain a longer half life.

[@CapitanTavish]

The only reason I’d go with cardiology series is the double lumen...

[@angelquintero3221]

Great video, this is a very important tool and probably the best purchase ever, BUT...as always we say, the most important thing is, what is in between the eartips, btw cardiology 3 is one of the best. thanks again and keep going.

[@candicemozingo9260]

My husband has the Master Cardiology stethoscope. He is a RN in the ED. He likes it but I'm thinking about getting him an electronic stethoscope.

[@seeonedoone]

Hey Dr. Oller- I'm purchasing my first stethoscope for med school this year. Have you heard anything about the Cardiology IV? It was released earlier this year and I'm torn between the III and the IV. They are both almost the same price...I prefer the "look" of the III, but I know I should be looking for quality first.

[@MrGaber1987]

I got classic II SE and i love it since

[@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro]

Aw man! I was going to do a video on this! I'm going to one anyway! Peace! Omar " Dr.O the PA Pro " Abdul-Malik DHEd, MPAS , PA-C

[@cristy7pr]

I'm about to start medical school in August (at UPR-RCM!) and I'm going to purchase my first stethoscope very soon so this was perfect timing. What do you recommend for a medical student just starting out? Other students have recommended the Cardiology III but it's a bit expensive for me (since I'll be paying for the stethoscope myself). You think the Classic III is good enough for a student who is just starting out?

[@franciscobarraza8095]

cristy7pr I'm at my 5 th year of medschool (not USA) BD I can tell you as long that looks as a toy it doesn't matter that much, when I started I had 1 that was kinda toyish but was comfortable to use and it worked less than aceptable then I lost it by my 2 year and change to a really crappy one and you can tell the difference of how much noice you can hear with it around in ER also uncomfortable now I have a cardiology III and sounds good and confortable I would recommend you to buy atleast a classic most can do fine with it or unless you can't hear well a cardiology can help you more than a classic, and if you are really careful about stuff buy the cardiology almost all the Dr I have met have only buy a stethoscope once or twice in their life (stolen doesn't count) (stop working or broken does)

[@marcosbinda639]

Classic III is fine

[@DrERtv]

did you start medical school yet?

[@bimiup1]

When did doctors start wearing their stethoscopes draped around their necks as opposed to just pulling the earpieces down and having the metal tubes around their necks?

[@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro]

It's actually easier sometimes. I don't like the way it hits me in the chest and stomach as I'm speeding through the wards (especially in response to a "Code call" or "rapid response". Dr.O the PA Pro

[@DrERtv]

if you place it like you said...the head of the stethoscope will bang against your 'PRIVATES' and hurt a lot !

[@faithlesshound5621]

I am retired now (qualified 1976). I found my Littman was too tight for comfort around my neck and my old Sprague-Bowles (which I ended up using most of the time) would not stay in place, so I carried it either in my white coat pocket (white coats have been banned in the UK for some years now) or in my medical bag. At medical school the only people I saw wearing stethoscopes over their shoulders were two elderly professors. Many years later I noticed all the cool kids were wearing them like that: I suspect the soap opera "ER" had a lot to do with it.

[@realtyrocks1969]

I go with the $5.88 ones with free shipping on ebay because they were made in China and China is great for ripping off Littman designs. Without paying for workman's compensation and pulling additional funds for Healthcare, dental etc and I can buy a few more if I lose it. Go with the cheap one

[@michaelmanning7954]

Ya, FU to human rights!

[@nursebornproducts6121]

I always liked the MDF brand stethoscopes.

[@Just_Devvv]

I decided to give them a try and it’s amazing honestly. Great quality and it looks great, also MDF has better options!

[@shahadalmakki442]

Thank you so much I definitely appreciate the advice

[@lasaltycanadian9244]

I have always preferred Omron stethoscopes. But I also don't work emergency 😬 But if I do I know what to get!!!

[@lucianogervasi4246]

what do you think about Littmann master classic II ? thanks!

[@JaxomPL]

Could anyone recommend the MDF stethoscope? I had one during medschool, liked the earbuds and the price is an advantage. Spirit anyone?

[@bizcaya]

Great video! 7:15 is Littmann Master Classic II

[@ShawnaCostonPhD]

if your taking a blood pressure on a patient whom has seizure. You have three minutes to get the vital signs. I had hoped they would develop something to get both heart sounds. Instead of one. Now, a days there teaching you to do the math in your head under one minute to get all three at the same time.

[@dr.fhasan]

Great video.

[@patriciaquilichini9374]

How can you get an accurate rating if you are telling the tester your opinion you are influencing them. You cannot validate it because of your own comments.

[@blueeyz39]

I like your videos. Here's a suggestion, go listen to your videos and see how low the voice is. It's hard to understand what you are saying. Keep up the good work! 🌟

[@marcaugust3186]

It's too bad you didn't have a chance to compare any ADC stethoscopes. I personally use the Adscope 602 Cardiology and it compares very well to Littman's. Amazing what brand power can do!

[@marcaugust3186]

I forgot to mention that I thought It was very informative. Good knowledge for the future. Especially your observations about the weight affecting carrying.

[@jmosmommy08]

thank you for this video im starting the nursing program soon and this video will help me choose the right stethoscope for me

[@Dr.Mandeep07]

Which one should an intern / general physician buy???

[@marcosbinda639]

Littmann classic 2 SE. Or classic 3

[@bishnumalla9017]

@@marcosbinda639 hello friend I m intern doc should I go for class III or cardio iv I am in dilemma . Does it make difference

[@marcosbinda639]

@@bishnumalla9017 they're both good, cardio IV is the BEST for hearing the most subtle sounds, it gives great detail but it is heavy

[@bishnumalla9017]

@@marcosbinda639 thank u very much for reply out of your busy life I will go for class III for intern sir I m from developing country money matters a lot here

[@MegaJunebug420]

interesting video Doc

[@nayshaness]

Which one would you recomend a vet tech student

[@seancarney5613]

Tbh whatever makes the most sound for u.

[@wolfiethebumpireslyr]

A toy

[@myrzaalkhalidy6041]

I could not find the electronic littmann 3000 in Amazon where I can found it please

[@quabledistocficklepo3597]

Look again. That's where i bought my Littmann 3M.

[@Hobbskg]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@tvaa9758]

Never understood why this hype about empty tubes with a big opening on one side and a smaller opening on the other side. I may spend 50 dollars more for the digital one, else it should not cost more than 10 dollars to make a TUBE.

[@MeteCanKarahasan]

It is not just any serially manufactured tube.

[@LuisGonzalez-yv6kn]

Don't weigh in your opinion, watch your bias. Bad servery.

[@adeliahana587]

What about littmann classic III vs Cardiology III?? Please make the review

[@marcosbinda639]

The cardiology sounds a bit louder but it's heavier than the classic.

[@ldam]

Stethoscope is a symbol of a doctor huh? You have no idea how many resident come to me with the stethoscope around their neck and ask me to get a heart rate on a patient. Who use it as a piece of jewelry now “doctor’s stethoscope” :)

[@ritazhao7102]

does any one here using erka? cause i using it now and its so good

[@marcosbinda639]

Erka's are very high quality

[@joshuapotter7372]

can't go wrong with any of the ERKA models.

[@joseeduardoyoveramorales5838]

Hello DR: PLease i am in the residence medical in Perú, I need to rotate in family medicine with Dr. David Schaffer by one Month, please ...REgards from PERU; CUZCO; MACHUPICCHU...

[@clontstable1]

....or in the back of an Ambo!

[@doutorrobison]

eko is the best

[@Hairballsince75]

Your sound is still not good.

[@natebrundage9102]

the eko is made by adc

[@americanexpress888]

3M classic 3 = done and move on

[@brunobertipaglia]

A+

[@Hotolive626]

The Eko is GARBAGE! Returned it immediately, all I could hear is central air :/

[@lauriecl269]

hmm did no one clean the ear pieces between users??? YUCK. Plus you are auscultating over clothing!!!!!! Come on docs. At least demonstrate best practice.

[@natebrundage9102]

the eko is made by adc

[@djwdeaf]

Wrong, The EKO is made by EKO, They use tubing and bell made by MDF (this is what they told me in a recent email). They are a SF based company that only makes the EKO amplifier. you can put it is any stethoscope and it comes with adapters for different size tubing.