I know there are several threads about this already so I apologize that I'm beating a dead horse (figuratively, naturally). I have a Littmann Classic II SE that I am pretty dissatisfied with. I can't hear murmurs well and have a difficult time appreciating breath sounds, particularly in areas like barns that are less than quiet. I am currently a 3rd year vet student and I want to upgrade so I can get used to a better scope before I enter my clinical year. My life plans are to be a mixed practice/"country" vet with a focus on small ruminants and camelids as well as your basic dogs and cats. My plan was to keep my classic II as my "barn" scope and use the new one in small animal practice. If I like the new one, I might purchase a second one just like it for the barn so I'd like to purchase one that will be good for all creatures...you know the rest.
I have narrowed it to the Littmann Master Cardiology and the Littmann Cardiology III. I'm trying to get a sense if the second (pediatric) head on the cardiology III is useful in general practice. I like that the Master Cardio has a lower profile head, but if there is actual use for the pediatric head in the cardiology III, I'll probably go with that one.
Also, I'm leaning toward the 27 in length, but if people have noticed a significant acoustic difference with the shorter tubing, I'd be interested to hear.
Thanks!
I have narrowed it to the Littmann Master Cardiology and the Littmann Cardiology III. I'm trying to get a sense if the second (pediatric) head on the cardiology III is useful in general practice. I like that the Master Cardio has a lower profile head, but if there is actual use for the pediatric head in the cardiology III, I'll probably go with that one.
Also, I'm leaning toward the 27 in length, but if people have noticed a significant acoustic difference with the shorter tubing, I'd be interested to hear.
Thanks!