3M™ Littmann® CORE Digital Stethoscope Black Reviews

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This device has been a life saver. Literally! My first time on a truck using it I caught a murmur that would have been missed otherwise. The ergonomic feel, recording capabilities, and noise cancelling features are beyond premium for the price. I will be encouraging all my fellow providers to consider it in the future.
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Posted 3 years ago
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Posted 3 years ago
I feel like i've never truly heard lung and heart sounds before! Standalone this is an incredible steth, but I find the digital option to seperate it and use ear buds to be unusable. I can't hear the sounds at all, even with enhancement turned on. Kind of a bummer since thats a big reason I bought it (pandemic, amiright?) All in all, love it.
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Posted 3 years ago
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Posted 3 years ago
Summary: Overall I prefer it to my Littmann Classic III. It has thicker tubing which dampens ambient noise and is allows me to osculate much better—doesn’t help that my former stethoscope is basically been destroyed within my pocket and doesn’t align to my ears as it should. Disclaimer: All uses are pre-hospital care on scene or in an ambulance. Likes: Thicker tubing. Weight is tolerable. Bells work well and allow for clear sound. Ear tips comfortable and block ambient noise well. Helps amplify lung sounds. Dislikes: Amplification carries way too much digital noise—I’ve had a hard time getting a BP with amplification and was able to do it manual. With the app set to cardio or wide, haven’t enjoyed the cardio auscultation as much as I’d expect.
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Posted 3 years ago
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Posted 3 years ago
As a NP student this is of real value to me. Now I can clearly evaluate the patients with confidence. The audio is quite clear and defining
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Posted 3 years ago
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Posted 3 years ago
This is the perfect replacement for my Cardiology III. I have tried a number of times to use other products, but always go back to it. The feel is Littmann and the acoustics are Littmann plus Eko. Highly recommended!
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Posted 3 years ago
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Posted 3 years ago
The Littmann CORE Digital Stethoscope has allowed me to hear faint cardiac murmurs and heart sounds that I could have had the potential to miss. It has allowed me to listen to unclear crackles in patients with acute heart failure. This has guaranteed that my patients are not receiving subpar care from their cardiovascular provider. With the recording capabilities of the Littmann CORE and Eko App, it has also allowed me to record murmurs and heart sounds on my cell phone and permitted me to acquire a second opinion from my supervising physicians if I am unsure of what I am listening to. The recordings also allow me to review murmurs to make sure when I encounter them again, I know what I am listening to as well as formulate the appropriate plan of care for my patients based on my physical exam. The noise cancellation capacity of the Littmann CORE has given me the skill to hear indistinct murmurs/heart sounds in a boisterous environment that is the hospital systems I round for. Auscultation is, if not, the most fundamental part of a cardiology provider's physical exam. Undoubtedly, the Littmann CORE has given me the confidence to perfect my auscultation skills, especially at a time where I have been transitioning from a recent graduate to a practicing clinician.
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Posted 3 years ago
For me, auscultation at bedside has always been a challenge with hearing loss. Before trying the Littmann CORE Digital Stethoscope, I often would have to double or even triple check my findings, at times causing a delay in crucial care. The technology encompassed in the Littmann CORE has drastically changed my routine. Being able to isolate adventitious lung sounds and hear those rhythm abnormalities loud and clear has boosted both my productivity and confidence in my assessments. The ability to pair this device with my smartphone via the Eko App and review my findings with peers has hands down been the most game-changing feature next to the active noise cancellation, forever changing how I collaborate with clinicians and other providers. As a Med/Surg nurse, the ability to eliminate outside noise with the active noise cancellation has also been routine changing. No more loud alarms, visitor conversations or TVs causing interference. What you hear is your patient, and that’s it.
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Posted 3 years ago
I am a registered nurse on a Medical ICU COVID-19 designated unit. When I started on the unit, I used a Littmann Cardiology IV analog stethoscope and found I was having a really hard time auscultating during patient assessments because of the noise my PAPR (Powered Air Purifying Respirator). I was spending a lot of time trying to auscultate in order to have the best assessment possible. With critical COVID-19 patients accurate and timely assessments are essential in reaching the best patient outcomes and my Littmann alone was not cutting it. I was able to try the Littmann CORE Digital Stethoscope and it has been one been one of my best experiences to date because Littmann with the Eko CORE paired together has greatly improved my ability to assess patients. The Littmann CORE has the ability to amplify sound up to seven levels which works great for high noise environments. One of the features I really appreciate is the Littmann CORE’s ability to shut itself off if I leave it on. I only charge it once a week after working three to four shifts. I have used the Littmann CORE combination for every assessment and it has not let me down. To me, this is an essential tool for my fast-paced critical care environment.
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Posted 3 years ago