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Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Comparison of Littmann Lightweight II SE Stethoscope With Other Littmann Stethoscope Products

Even though a stethoscope is generally used to listen to sounds in your body that reveal the state of your health, different stethoscope has its own different features and one might be more suitable for different doctor in different specialties. The question of sourcing the stethoscope is one that every health professional faces during some time in his career. Several queries that might be there in your mind are:
  1. Where can you start off with?
  2. What is the level entry stethoscope that an intern or a medical practitioner can use?
  3. If you are looking for a specialized stethoscope, what alternatives are available?
  4. Are you looking for outstanding acoustics, or tunable diaphragms?
  5. Do you want a stainless steel chestpiece, non-chill rim and soft sealing eartips for your stethoscope?
Above all, the important thing is to research your option and to reflect on the provision of the facility to your cost of acquiring the stethoscope. You need to consider your needs precisely, compare the price from different suppliers and look if there are any special offers available. This is one of the key factors to get the most suitable stethoscope at the best price for your very best need.

Littmann Lightweight II SE Stethoscope is best for basic clinical use, primary assessment, and initial triage. However, there are several Littman Stethoscopes in the market and I hope that the information I provide below might settled some questions about the comparison between Littmann Lightweight II SE Stethoscope with other littmann stethoscope product:

Littmann Lightweight II SE Stethoscope VS Master Classic II

A Master Classic II is clear even in a place where there is a lot of ambient noise, such as a lorry. Therefore, Master Classic II is more suitable for doctors working in mobile hospitals, or other places where there are visitors, children, etc compared to Littmann Lightweight II SE Stethoscope.

Littmann Lightweight II SE Stethoscope VS Cardiology III

Cardiology III is suitable for listening to lung sounds along with apical pulses. This stethoscope is also a favorite with pediatricians, as it comes with a pediatric-sized diaphragm. This scope lacks a bell. But it has been found that by pushing down on either side of a Cardiology III, one can get the same effect as a bell. This, this all-round quality of a Cardiology III also makes it sought after by med school students compared to the Littmann Lightweight II SE Stethoscope.

Littmann Lightweight II SE Stethoscope VS Littman II Pediatric Stethoscope

As the name suggests, this is a scope meant especially for pediatrics. Although some pediatrics favor the Cardiology III, because of the latter’s superior acoustic quality, this scope comes with a bell, which is missing in the case of a Cardiology III. In pediatric setting, definitely Littmann Lightweight II SE Stethoscope is not included in one of the choice that you want to consider.

Littmann Lightweight II SE Stethoscope VS Classic III

While the Classic II is among the most popular stethoscopes, doctors prefer the Classic III when they treat patients suffering from BP. Littmann Lightweight II SE Stethoscope on the other hand, is still the best stethoscope for general purpose and blood pressure taking.

Littmann Lightweight II SE Stethoscope VS Model 3000

The manufacturers claim that Model 3000 stethoscope is technologically equipped to reduce ambient sound, while amplifying organ sounds, simultaneously. Some users claim to be attracted by innovation in these stethoscopes. They cite the example of different designs of ear-tips available, to cater to different needs of different users. They also say that the settings can be changed using one hand, leaving the other free for any other work, such as checking the blood pressure of the patient. Others claim to like the variations in size, weight, ease-of-use, or longevity. From indications, this scope could become an all-round favorite of various specialists, in the near future. On the other hand, based on the quality that is provided by Model 3000 stethoscope, Littmann Lightweight II SE Stethoscope will left far behind.

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1 comments:

Nitrile Gloves said...

Till now, acoustic stethoscopes were commonly used by doctors and other medical practitioners across the world to examine patients. However, listening to faint sounds was a recurring problem with acoustic stethoscopes and using them in a loud environment was next to impossible. Therefore, as technology revolutionized, it paved the way for an electronic stethoscope

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