Customer Reviews

3M Littmann Lightweight 11 SE Stethoscope, 28", Black, #L2450

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Although most current medical students, residents, and cardiologists are aware that the Cardiology III stethoscope by Littmann is in vogue, I decided that the price tag attached to one of those stethoscopes was outrageously astronomical and decided to purchase this stethoscope instead. As the name implies, it is lightweight, and the acoustics are impressive. I don't believe that the cardiology III, which I have used, offers anything more that is usable in terms of acoustic data, unless you have very sensitive ears and/or are a cardiology fellow/attending. Remember that medicine is definitely not about who has the fanciest or most expensive tools, but about caring and thinking.
I also recommend this specific color; I ordered it thinking that no one else would have this color. I was crestfallen to find that it is a popular choice among nurses, who also choose this color thinking that it's not popular, and therefore a less likely candidate for theft/long-long term borrowing. However, I have grown attached to the color; it's easy on the eyes, and the computer monitor doesn't reflect the true color. It's a little darker.

I have been an EMT-Intermediate for 6 years, and every time i get into our ambulance its a different stethoscope with a different diaphragm that is just awful. All i use it for is BPs and Lung Sounds really, but it works great for both and is very comfortable. A friend of mine who is an RN recommended this, and for the price, it is the best stethoscope on the market (IMHO)... wish it came with a nametag or some extra earpieces, but for $40, its the best deal on the market. This was the least expensive with shipping that I found online, and in the 5 medical supply catalogs I reviewed before purchasing. Do yourself a favor, and buy this.

Littman has always been a trusted name for high quality stethoscopes. The Littman Lightweight is no exception. This is the perfect stethoscope for CNA, LPN, and Nursing students. It is also ideal for people who have trouble hearing with low quality steths.
This model is durable and well-made. It is lightweight and comfortable...which is important when you wear it around your neck for extended periods of time. The tubing is flexible and the earpieces are much better than cheaper versions. I began with this Littman and upgraded to the Littman Classic when I graduated Nursing school. In my experience, a quality stethoscope makes a WORLD of difference in the care that is provided. It is well worth the investment!!!

I never really thought it mattered what stethoscope you had. If it cost 15 or 60 dollars I didn't think there was much difference. I stand corrected. After listening to lung and heart sounds through this Littmann, I will never again settle for a cheap imitation.

I've had my Lightweight for a little over a year. I've found that with this scope, it's harder to hear apical pulses in women or overweight men with a lot of adipose breast tissue. It's good for blood pressure and very basic assessment, but if you're wanting a quality stethoscope, get a Littman Cardiology III. Cardiology III's are quite a bit more expensive, but it's a worthy investment for something you'll use over and over again throughout your nursing career.

I purchased this from another site at a comp. price(I think the retail is way over). I use it for my clinicals and labs in my LPN program. It is comfortable and I have been able to hear clearly. I didn't want to spend a lot of $$ on one until I was more compitent with my skills. I really couldn't tell a differnce with quality until I got into the over $150.00 range. After using it for several months I find I like this scope better than the more expensive Littmanns. I would recomend testing several out to find your personal fit though, if you are able.

being a physician and someone who is going into cardiology i would say that this product is great. it is amazingly lightweight (it really feel like a feather around your neck...so much so that sometime i have to make sure it's still there) and this is important because i hadn't realized how much strain my previous stethoscope put on my neck (perhaps i just have a weak neck). however, all this lightweightness doesn't take away from being able to hear murmurs. this stethoscope is perfect for III/VI murmus and above in all four listening areas and nice with carotids as well. i'd say if you are trying to hear those I/VI murmurs...i'd look elsewhere...or get an echo.

I'm a student nurse and this is my second stethoscope. I had the simplest type and couldn't hear anything, thinking I was deaf. I've read plenty of reviews and finally chose Littmann light weight stethoscope. I was amazed by the clarity of sounds, light weight, and nice appearance matching my school uniform. Although, I think the tubing is short, I'm fully satisfied with my purchase and recommend it to everyone except tall :-). Listening to blood pressure sounds is an easiest thing now!

This Stethoscope is great. You can hear really good, even with the patient moving. It doesn't hurt my ears, like other stethoscopes do. I would definitely recommend it to other nurses. The shape is nice to, it fits well in the anticubital space. You will love this!!!

Perhaps mine's a dud. It's certainly an adequate stethoscope for BP but when it comes to hearing anything but the most discrete of breath sounds or obvious murmurs, I find it on par with just about any other stethoscope laying around the hospital (those which people wouldn't lose sleep over losing) I didn't really realize how inadequate it was until I compared it with a colleagues cardiology III. To that point I thought I was hearing, all be it very faintly, or sometimes maybe even fabricated by my imagination, the pathological breath sounds. The second I placed the cardiology III to the skin it was a whole new world of sounds. I wish i had invested in it sooner. Sure it's expensive and intended for specialists, but if your colleagues are hearing things that you aren't then the added expense makes the learning well worth the investment, not to mention the benefit to the patient. In my opinion the lightweight isn't worth the 50 bucks just to take blood pressure and hear breath sounds and murmurs you can already practically hear walking in patient's room; for that just pick of a cheapy "disposable" stethoscope. Not only the the "disposable" ones cheaper, they are also considerably lighter. The name is a misnomer, inspite of the plastic chest piece, it's still actually a pretty heavy stethoscope compared to other simple scopes out there.