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3M Littmann LightWeight II SE 28 inch Stethoscope 2450

3M Littmann LightWeight II SE 28 inch Stethoscope 2450Brand: Littmann
Category: Health and Beauty

List Price: $95.00
Buy: $42.00 - $60.54
as of 11/7/2009 22:51 CST details
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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 26 reviews
Sales Rank: 38889

Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 10 x 5 x 2

Model: 2450
UPC: 707387562410
EAN: 0707387562410
ASIN: B000BMSGC6


Features:
  • General-purpose stethoscope with an improved design that provides reliable acoustics for basic blood-pressure and limited physical assessment.
  • 28 inch Long. 2-year warranty.

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Product Description
Littmann lightweight stethoscope with a non-chill rim and a newly designed chestpiece for better orientation around blood-pressure cuffs and body contours. The tunable diaphragm assures acoustic sensitivity and conveniently alternates between high and low-frequency sounds. Special lightweight construction allows for extra comfort and portability. 28" overall length. Two year manufacturer's warranty.


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5 out of 5 stars Great buy   October 24, 2009
H. Diegel (Philadelphia, PA)
This product is a great buy. I am in PA school and it serves my purpose. I don't know how it compares for people buying this as a dr, but I do have to use it on patients in the hospital and it works great. Easy to hear, very clear, and it's so light! It almost feels like a toy because it's so light! My friend got a more expensive Littman and I can definitely hear better through mine than hers. Would definitely recommend buying.


5 out of 5 stars Comfortable Stethoscope to Use for Beginning Nurses   September 27, 2009
J. M. Taylor (Omaha, Nebraska United States)
As a first-year BSN student, I see many of my classmates using this stethoscope. Two possible reasons for this are that the price is nice and the bookstore only carries Littmanns :). However, this scope brings a lot to the table for those just beginning their nursing careers:

1) The light weight is great for long shifts with it draped around your neck.

2) The unique shape to the diaphragm and bell are really comfortable to handle during BP's and other auscultations; You can easily and securely wedge the spade-shaped chest piece between the index and middle fingers. Its much more comfortable to do that with this scope than with others.

3) The ear tips are really comfortable. I had a $20.00 Sprague Rappaport style that had binaurals and ear tips initially designed for use during the Spanish Inquisition! Ouch! All the Littmann models are great to wear.

4) The Lightweight has great acoustics for most nurses (or at least nursing students!) I never tried hearing pulmonary sounds, but all apical and brachial pulses (during BP measurements) were easily heard.

4) It has a traditional bell in case, like me, you aren't really a huge fan of the tunable diaphragm. (It's just me personally - many pros like them and use them just fine).

To be fair I do NOT own one of these; this semester it came down between the Lightweight and the Littman Classic II SE and the later won due to the heavier weight (in my mind this equates to more durability, though nothing against the quality of the Lightweight). I also felt the Classic II SE was slightly louder.

In the interest of full disclosure, I usually use a Prestige Medical Clinical I Stethoscope, Stealth during clinicals - it sounds great, is comfortable, came with multiple ear tips, and one extra diaphragm. It's also cheaper than my Littmann, so I won't be too sad if it 'grows legs'. The Prestige Clinical I is a traditional diaphragm/bell setup - none of this 'press firmly to hear higher-pitched noises', etc. As I said, it is just a matter of preference, but I want to keep the instruments simple while I learn to listen for what I need to hear. But I'm off topic...

This Littmann Lightweight II SE is a great stethoscope for those of us who are starting out and don't need to/want to invest money in a cardiology-grade steth. It is well built, light and comfy, and amplifies sounds well. Though light, it also seems like it will be just as long-lived as the other Littmann models I've read about (they are built well).

Word of advice though: Littmanns are popular! Get the Littmann name tag (sold separately) or otherwise mark this puppy as your own. Many others will have this same scope, and they do tend to walk off at school or in the hospital. Protect your investment!



5 out of 5 stars very nice stetho n fast shipping   July 6, 2009
J. Balaka
this is a very nice product, I gave it as a gift to some one who loved it


3 out of 5 stars 3M Littmann SE II lightweight stethascope   July 5, 2009
Sean S. Stout
light weight, pretty good acoustics, comfortable, but not able to hear as well as higher end scopes. overall, a pretty good deal for the money.


5 out of 5 stars Love it!!!   July 2, 2009
M. P. SINGUILLO
I'm a nursing student and it's my first time to have a Littman stethoscope and I was amazed at how really light this product is. Compared to my other stethoscopes, this is way, way nicer and the earbuds are very soft and don't hurt my ears at all. I highly recommend this to all nursing students. Great product!

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