When it comes to stethoscopes and blood pressure kits, they are two important pieces of medical equipment that you need to have on hand. But, the question is: “Which one should I buy?” A stethoscope is used for listening to the heart and lungs, whereas a blood pressure kit is used to measure the blood … Read more
Stethoscopes are an essential tool for doctors and nurses. They are used to listen to heart sounds, lungs, and stomachs. However, stethoscopes are easily misplaced. Therefore, they must be stored properly and secured to prevent them from getting lost. There are two main types of stethoscope holders: stethoscope holsters and stethoscope holders. This guide will … Read more
If you are a medical student, then you probably know how important it is to have a stethoscope case. You can’t always carry a stethoscope around with you, and you need to keep your stethoscope clean and safe, so a good stethoscope case is essential. But it is not easy to choose a stethoscope case … Read more
The connection between the stethoscope and your ears is one of the most important connections on a stethoscope. Not all stethoscopes come with a comfortable set of earpieces or a set which correctly fits your ear canal. An excellent stethoscope can be ruined with a poor connection between the stethoscope and your ears. I have … Read more
If you haven’t already figured it out, there are many lookalike stethoscopes out there in the workplace. It doesn’t have to be malicious intent that causes your stethoscope to walk away. Sometimes it is simply someone with a similar looking stethoscope to you that mistakes yours for their own. This can be easily remedied by … Read more
If you are anything like me 12 hours with a stethoscope around your neck can be a little much. Despite how light most stethoscopes are there is no avoiding the feeling of having something weighing down on your neck. Additionally, the amount of skin oils and sweat that accumulate on the tubing can become a … Read more
Littmann stethoscopes are some of the highest quality stethoscopes on the market. The attention to detail and craftsmanship in their manufacturing is apparent when you pick one up. 3M/Littmann does an admirable job of backing their workmanship with strong warranty terms for each of their models. That said, if you are a heavy user of … Read more