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Does any current medical student have this? Any comment(s) on it?
Tons of my classmates have the Cardiology III and like it. However, I don't really understand why people pay more than double for the Cardio when you can get the Classic II SE for like $65. Is the peds stethoscope and slightly better acoustics worth that much?
Your source isn't exactly reliable and the validity of this "research" is highly questionable. Picking lower-end models of the competitor's stethoscopes to boost Littmann's standing is pretty huge selection bias.Thanks, everyone. I am definitely going to get this one.
I ran across a recent research (2008) on stethoscope, if anyone is interested:
http://www.forusdocs.com/reviews/Acoustic_Stethoscope_Review.htm
(It's a bit long, but you can just skip to page 7 for the result/conclusion).
However, I have trouble between choosing the "all" black edition or regular black? Let me know your opinions on it (whether you own it or have seen someone with it). I am an incoming MS1 this Fall.
Thanks, everyone. I am definitely going to get this one.
I ran across a recent research (2008) on stethoscope, if anyone is interested:
http://www.forusdocs.com/reviews/Acoustic_Stethoscope_Review.htm
(It's a bit long, but you can just skip to page 7 for the result/conclusion).
However, I have trouble between choosing the "all" black edition or regular black? Let me know your opinions on it (whether you own it or have seen someone with it). I am an incoming MS1 this Fall.
Your source isn't exactly reliable and the validity of this "research" is highly questionable. Picking lower-end models of the competitor's stethoscopes to boost Littmann's standing is pretty huge selection bias.
The Welch Allyn stethoscope that is in the same category as the Littmann Cardio III is the Harvey DLX. Based on personal experience (I got the Cardio III from my school and my parents had already bought a Harvey DLX for me as a surprise, based on a family friend's recommendation), evidence found through somewhat more reputable research, and personal experiences of others who have shared (both here and on other sites), the Harvey DLX generally outperforms the Littmann Cardio III.
I'm not trying to convince you to pick one over the other, especially since unlike that other guy who did the "research" you quoted, I don't have stock in Littmann or Welch Allyn.
dont be a douche and be the only MS1 with a 300 dollar stethoscope that's all black and have no idea how to use it. Just get the regular one. It looks like youre trying too hard if you roll in with the sleek, sexy looking one.
make sure your name is engraved somewhere on it, so no one can jack it.
Thanks, everyone. I am definitely going to get this one.
I ran across a recent research (2008) on stethoscope, if anyone is interested:
http://www.forusdocs.com/reviews/Acoustic_Stethoscope_Review.htm
(It's a bit long, but you can just skip to page 7 for the result/conclusion).
However, I have trouble between choosing the "all" black edition or regular black? Let me know your opinions on it (whether you own it or have seen someone with it). I am an incoming MS1 this Fall.
I have the all black Card 3. It has worked well through 2 years of weekly (cardiology) preceptor visits and I will continue using it indefinitely. I think having a unique looking stethoscope is good for theft prevention. I also had mine engraved with my name. Total cost was about the same as what everyone else paid for theirs.
The main perk is that it looks cool. Although, the whole association with black and death may be an issue.
As far as theft prevention, there is a definite chance of a possible maybe that it helps. I got free engraving on my stethoscope and have different colored tubing, but I think it is really only a deterrent for someone who'd do it by accident. Non-medical people have an unusual obsession with things like stethoscopes and don't care all that much about a name. I've seen car windows broken out to grab stethoscopes hanging from mirrors, so unless it is a magical engraving to ward off evil, probably won't do much.
Don't ask me why people hang their stethoscopes on their rearview mirror. Not exactly great for the tubing either.
Don't ask me why people hang their stethoscopes on their rearview mirror. Not exactly great for the tubing either.
It's an attempt at avoiding tickets. Police tend to look out for medical folks. Though if I were a cop, I think I'd write an extra ticket for having something hanging from the mirror (illegal here) for such an obvious try at getting out of something.
Neither is shoving them into white coats wrapped up in little balls, but they do just fine.Don't ask me why people hang their stethoscopes on their rearview mirror. Not exactly great for the tubing either.
Neither is shoving them into white coats wrapped up in little balls, but they do just fine.
Thanks, everyone. I am definitely going to get this one.
I ran across a recent research (2008) on stethoscope, if anyone is interested:
http://www.forusdocs.com/reviews/Acoustic_Stethoscope_Review.htm
(It's a bit long, but you can just skip to page 7 for the result/conclusion).
I currently use the Cardio III and am very pleased with the performance. However, I am a little envious of the electronic stethoscopes that cost the same amount and remain useful in loud ERs. If I had to do it over, I might get one of those.