Best Stethoscopes

Littmann Classic III is a very popular stethoscope. This model is consistently rated as one of the best general-purpose stethoscopes. Today many experienced medical advisers choose Littmann Classic III for its high-quality acoustic performance even under noisy conditions and for its usability. Commonly, clinicians wear a stethoscope on the neck that eventually can cause discomfort and irritation. But Littmann stethoscope is not the case! The manufacturer uses only first-class non-allergic and durable materials for its stethoscopes. For example, acoustic tubes contain no natural rubber latex or phthalates. At the same time, the tubing perfectly retains its shape and flexibility. It ensures longer stethoscope life, thanks to improved resistance to skin oils and alcohol. Many users also highlight easy-to-adjust headset and convenient ear tips. Just squeeze together or move apart the ear tubes to fit the head size and the spring will remember the last adjusted position. The pediatric side of the chest piece usually used for auscultation of children converts to a traditional open bell. You only need to replace the diaphragm with a non-chill rim. The small side is not only used in pediatrics but also suitable for auscultation around bandages and carotid assessment. 

To have precise information about the patient's state you might need to measure the blood pressure. And a blood pressure monitor Welch Allyn DS44-11 Gauge with Durable One Piece Cuff will help.

3M Littmann Classic III is offered in a whole variety of different colors for acoustic tubes and various decorative elements of stethoscope metal components. Available eye-catching combinations and popular color solutions will add to your style and give your stethoscope a distinctive look. For example, a bright pink tube with golden metal elements or lime green with chrome metal and other vibrating color combinations look fantastic. You will never go unnoticed!

A dual head stethoscope design is the most recognizable and time-tested. It has been used and refined over time all over the world. Thanks to its simple and no-frills design, dual head stethoscopes became very popular. They work well for everyone from doctors to nurses, medical students, instructors, and paramedics. If a medical student or assistant uses a stethoscope several times a day, an emergency paramedic might use it a dozen times daily. Hence, the quality of this simple yet essential diagnostic instrument is of the utmost importance. MDF is always concerned with high performance and durability characteristics of its instruments. And MDF777-BO One is not an exception. For this model, the manufacturer took a classic dual head design and used the best materials to get the first class stainless steel construction. With a meticulous handcrafting, they achieved excellent results. MDF777-BO Onе parts do not contain any hazardous or allergic materials. This model meets all local quality standards and regulations being absolutely safe for both a doctor and a patient. 

MDF is one of few companies providing a lifetime warranty on its products. Once again, it proves the unbeaten quality of this stethoscope. A lifetime warranty covers all defects in workmanship detected in the process of use including the rubber acoustic tube.  Another good news is the free parts delivered under warranty. To activate your lifetime warranty register your stethoscope on the company site.  

We all know that unpleasant feeling of a cool chest piece touching our skin. And there is hardly someone who would like it. MDF777 boasts a precisely machined and hand polished extra-large bell with a no-chill ring to provide secure acoustic transmission, amplify the sound and ensure maximum patient comfort. The pediatric side also features a no-chill rubber rim for auscultation of children to protect small patients from negative emotions. MDF777-BO One stethoscope is a work of art. It is a really great instrument with unmatched performance, durability, and aesthetics. 

Remember about safety and examine patients wearing special gloves Dynarex SafeTouch Nitrile Exam Gloves and a protective mask Halyard Tecnol Procedure Mask.

Today, with operations in 70 countries, 3M manufactures over 50 000 products for medicine and different industries, including automotive, oil and gas, mining, etc. The company was established in 1902 in Minnesota, USA. Five founders including a lawyer, doctor, two railway managers and a butcher started a small-scale mining venture to harvest a rare mineral corundum used as an abrasive. In 1921 3M invented the first transparent scotch tape. In 1930-s, about 45 percent of the company profit was invested in science and researches. In 1960-s, annual company sales achieved one billion US dollars and the firm focused on the production of magnetic sound recording tapes. On April the 1st, 1967 3M acquired Cardiosonics Inc. and hired Dr.Littmann as a consultant to expand the growing healthcare business. At that time, Cardiosonics manufactured only two types of stethoscopes: a nurse’s stethoscope and a doctor’s stethoscope. Currently, 3М manufactures the whole range of different stethoscopes under Littmann brand. Owing to new unique features developed by 3M engineers, Littmann stethoscopes gained its exceptional reputation and popularity among healthcare specialists. Professional Littmann stethoscopes and micro stethoscopes are designed for a wide range of medical specialists including physical therapists, pulmonologists, cardiologists, and therapists. Littmann is a sign of premium quality and outstanding performance. 

A handy ID Tag will always help you identify your stethoscope.

For a reliable acoustic performance and efficient assessment, pediatricians should have either two stethoscopes at hand or one all-purpose diagnostic instrument to auscultate the different frequency sounds of kid’s heart, lungs, and intestine. Many medical professionals using Adimals 618 highlighted its versatility. Though the stethoscope comes with a single chest piece, you can hear both high-frequency and low-frequency sounds by simply varying the chest piece pressure on a child’s body. Additionally, a diaphragm with a no-chill rim will prevent a baby from being startled with a chill of a metal chest piece. Adimals Scope is designed with patient and doctor comfort in mind. Thus, uncomfortable ear tips can cause earaches and headaches. But the silicon ear tips of this stethoscope will perfectly fit your ear canals without bringing any discomfort. Well, if you deal with only small patients, this smart stethoscope is definitely for you! 

What is the best way to calm down a crying baby? Many parents ask this question being ready for anything to make the baby stop grizzling. If your little one is sobbing incessantly, neither toy nor feeding bottle with water will help. The simplest and most efficient method to soothe a crying baby is to pick up your child in arms, fold baby's hands on the chest, and slowly swing a kid up and down holding the baby by the chest with one hand and supporting the tot's bottom with another hand. Parents of a 1.5-2-year infant often have to deal with child’s fear of strangers, especially when it comes to doctors. Before visiting a pediatrician for the first time, tell your baby that he or she is going to meet a person who wants to make friends. The doctor will have different exciting tools such as a headset with a special sensor to hear the breath and a spoon to examine the throat. The point is to make your story interesting and exciting so that your child fancied seeing the doctor and trying all those fascinating instruments. 

All pediatricians will definitely appreciate a funny light SUN COMPANY Frog LifeLight for comfortable examination of little patient's throat. And a universal attachment Exambuddies will convert any ordinary stethoscope to an attractive lovely thing admired by all kids.

For proper and precise heart auscultation, you should use the diaphragm side of the stethoscope chest piece placing it above the patient’s heart. The diaphragm position is over the left intercostal space, almost under the breast. Hold the chest piece between the pointer and middle finger with a medium pressure to avoid hearing the noise of your fingers friction. Ask a patient to relax and breathe normally, listen to the heartbeat within a minute. You should hear normal heart sounds. These are first and second heart sounds (S1 and S2). The first sound is caused by the closure of the mitral and tricuspid valves while the second sound is produced by the closure of aortic and pulmonary valves. The next step is to count heartbeats per minute using the watch. The normal resting heart rate of an adult and a child over 10 years old is 60-100 heartbeats per minute. Sportsmen might have the heart rate of 40-60 heartbeats per minute. During the heart auscultation of small patients under 10 years, you should remember that their heart rate might vary from 70 to 190 heartbeats per minute depending on the age. Thus, generally accepted normal heart rates for kids under 10 years are the following:  newborns (1-11 months) – 80-160 heartbeats per minute; infants (1-2 years) – 80-130 heartbeats per minute ; 3-4 year children – 80-120 heartbeats per minute; 5 - 6-year children - 75 - 115 heartbeats per minute; 7-9-year children – 70-110 heartbeats per minute. After checking the heart rate, you should listen to some extra heart sounds. If you hear some heart murmurs or the third heart sound called gallop your patient needs a further examination and consultation of a cardiologist. 

The watch is a useful must-have accessory for any doctor that will contribute to efficient patient's examination. Check a well-known Casio Women's LRW200H-7BVCF Watch. You will love it from the first sight.

A Bouffant cap is another irreplaceable attribute used in examination rooms and operating rooms by both doctors and nurses.