3M™ Littmann® CORE Digital Stethoscope Black Reviews

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“The first time I rounded on patients with my Littmann CORE Digital Stethoscope I was pleasantly surprised as I could hear so well I had to double take when I listened to the heart and lungs of my first patient of the day. I was astonished that I could hear and differentiate subtle lung sounds without asking patients to take a deep breath. Now after using it daily for the past six months, this level of quality has become my new normal and anything else just sounds dull. It has made a huge difference in my patient encounters during my residency training and it has made me so much more confident as a provider. As a resident physician training in family medicine, I see a mix of adult and pediatric patients, from night shifts in the emergency department, afternoons in our outpatient clinic, to weekends covering athletic events on the sports medicine service. Working in varying triage environments, the reduced contact aspect of this pairing has been a centerpiece for me, particularly the ability to detach my CORE and place it in a zip-lock bag for easy disinfection without the worry of harm to my CORE. It has paired with my work iPhone and personal Samsung galaxy note, which I frequently interchange without any difficulty. The battery life is better than exceptional as well. I am typically able to use it for a little more than 2 weeks on a single charge. This Littmann CORE has also proven handy when students rotate on service with me as they have enjoyed being able to listen to and appreciate critical examination findings in a patient room using Bluetooth headphones or later during brief teaching discussions in our workroom. I as well appreciate being able to record odd findings that I can easily send to a colleague when I need an OnDemand second opinion. And working in the community as a Family Medicine physician, using the Littmann CORE has also proven to be a unique tool that allows me to provide my patients the opportunity to hear and better understand findings that simply can’t be appreciated in conversation alone. This match between Littmann and Eko is perfection! The best of both worlds offering analog and digital capabilities with amazing sound quality that has exceeded my expectations. Together they are comfortable and lite enough to carry around my neck or in my pocket, yet still discreet enough that it does not look out of place. If you are debating between this pairing and a less expensive stethoscope don’t, it’s totally worth the purchase and you’ll be doing your patients and yourself a service being able to hear clearly get a better initial impression when examining patients.”

3 Helpful Report

Posted 4 years ago

“I've always been passionate about cardiac care as I worked as a Cardiovascular ICU RN. When I became a Nurse Practitioner, it was only natural for me to transition into a Cardiology NP role. I tried the Littmann CORE Digital Stethoscope to improve my auscultation of cardiac murmurs. I do admit there was a bit of a learning curve -- I had to retrain my ears to be attuned to the assistance of the CORE, but once I did, it became incredibly easy to auscultate heart sounds. I was able to hear everything much clearer and with higher sensitivity. The noise cancelling effects are particularly helpful in a noisy emergency room. Most importantly, the Littmann CORE itself has withstood the demand of being constantly cleaned with disinfectant wipes. The buttons for volume up/down and record are easy to access without getting in the way. The power button clicks on/off, and thankfully with an auto-off feature! Battery life on the CORE is great and I only have to charge it approximately once a month. The associated Eko App is clean and easy to use. It boasts multiple functionalities including changing the recording length, audio filter to focus on cardiac vs pulmonary, playback options, background connection time to save battery life, and livestream. There is even an option to password protect the app for an extra layer of security. I found the ability to record auscultations and mark anatomical location particularly useful in the event that the sounds need to be reviewed with the attending Cardiologist, or even in an educational situation to play back for the patient. I was able to try out the livestream option during the COVID-19 pandemic - a link can be sent to another person to listen in real time! I found it really neat for learning purposes but I didn't think it was something I personally needed on a day-to-day basis. With COVID-19 patients, I found the ability to unscrew the stethoscope tubing from the CORE and use the CORE plus the Littmann bell in an isolation room to be incredible. The sounds transmit through Bluetooth to the Eko app and can be heard by speakerphone or my headphones. This has been incredibly helpful in use with high-risk COVID-19 patients. The Littmann CORE Digital Stethoscope has unprecedented quality in aiding my auscultation, specifically with heart sounds. This combination has increased my workflow and I feel more confident in my assessment of the patient.”

1 Helpful Report

Posted 4 years ago

“Absolutely love the Littmann CORE Digital Stethoscope! I’m an Emergency Medicine/Urgent Care Physician Assistant, working in an often busy, noisy setting—think multiple beeping monitors, codes, yelling, you name it. Being able to properly listen and hear, even the faintest of sounds when auscultating makes all the difference in my practice and management of patients. With COVID19, we saw the implementation of triage tents, isolation floors and tents, and car visits. Conducting physical exams outside our facilities meant having to listen for crucial sounds in the midst of Los Angeles traffic and surrounding noise. Trust me, it is not easy. Once I tried the Littmann CORE Digital Stethoscope, it was a game-changer. The noise canceling and sound amplification properties are truly ingenious. Besides this, the Eko App allows me to use my stethoscope wirelessly through Bluetooth connection, which keeps me at a safe distance when treating and managing COVID19 cases. I cannot thank Eko and Littmann enough for creating such great instruments and for keeping me and my patients safe during COVID19. Much love!”

5 Helpful Report

Posted 4 years ago