Your opinions regarding Litthmann Stethoscope?

I have been using the same Littmann Cardiology III since medical school and I love the clarity I get on auscultation with it. But last night in the ER, a rather bad night I may add, my old Betsy went to that great medical refuse bin in the sky. Now that I鈥檓 back on the prowl for a new stethoscope, what do you recommend? I have seen some of the paramedic personnel carry electronic stethoscopes by Littmaan.

How do those work out in the field or in the office setting?
Are they able to allow you to detect murmurs?
Pros & cons welcome and as always, my appreciation with thanks.

I'm using the "LOANER" right now. You know the 1lb double rubber tubes stethoscope and hard plastic ear pieces that lacerate your earlobes.
Yep, the one, no internist would be caught dead with.

Bethany! You have two!!! Can I borrow one? LOL!

If "old Betsy" served you so well, why don't you get another Cardiology III?

Pros: sound amplications and volume control, cool gaget
Cons: battery power,electronics can't take as much abuse, and it is expensive.

They are not very accurate out in the field. In an environment setting where movement if limited thay are ok, but out in the field they are very good. They are not very good working with like in the back of a moving ambulance. Road noise and movement interfers with them. Stick with the regular Litthmann and like you said, they are very nice.

Always stick with Litthmann's Stethoscope rely on what you hear with your regular stethoscope not what the electronic one says . Plus the warranty is a lot shorter on the electronic ,however for your own peace of mind borrow someones electronic and another Cardiology to see if you get the same results if so stick with the old fashion and don't waste your money.

I love mine, its wonderful I have two

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