Stethoscope Orders: all you need to know!
Table of Contents: - Coles notes - Ordering information - Stethoscope presentation from Littmann
COLES NOTES VERSION:
THERE ARE DIFFERENT MODELS?! Pretty much everyone gets a Littmann Cardiology III.
Easy to use, good quality, versatile You want another? Got a different one as a gift – great! You’re set! You don’t really need more than one steth. Why are you reading this ppt?! If you have questions during the year, most classmates and 2017s will know how to use a Cardiology III, not the other models. So… do yourself a favor and just get a Cardiology III
THERE ARE SO MANY COLOURS. Pick what you want!
Lots of colour options for tubing and the metal bits Honestly, everyone gets different colours. They are all nice. Pick what you want hanging around your neck. See slide 18
ORDER IT NOW! (Or at least by AUG 5th LATEST)
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Fill out the google form on msa.ualberta.ca under the Orientation Week tab (EVEN IF YOU AREN’T BUYING A STETH) Pay attention to cost - each model is a different price (see slide 20). You must PAY BY CHEQUE in orientation week on WED AUG 27. PLEASE AND THANK YOU.
Ordering Information Check out the MSA fees on msa.ualberta.ca (These are mandatory and must be paid by all students via CHEQUE on WED AUG 27) Fill out the STETHOSCOPE ORDER FORM on msa.ualberta.ca MONDAY AUGUST 5TH LATEST Tto receive your stethoscope in September. If you are unable to fill out the order form by then, please email
[email protected] EVEN IF YOU AREN’T BUYING A STETH, PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM. We have other important info we need from you like dietary restrictions for all the free food you will get in O-Week! 3
Ordering Information CONT’D Each model is a different price. Even some of the colours/metal finishes are different prices. Please read the order form word document carefully to make sure you don’t have any unexpected fees! See slide 20 as well. Pay for your steth via CHEQUE on WED AUG 27
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University of Alberta Medical Students Presentation Leaders in Auscultation since 1967
3M™ Littmann® Stethoscopes Medical Class of 2018 We at Littmann welcome you on your journey toward a career in Medicine. One of the most often used tools you will utilize in patient diagnosis and throughout your profession will be your stethoscope. So, it makes sense to use a piece of diagnostic equipment that will last for many years and provide excellent service while doing so. Littmann is the most highly recognized, most often purchased and preferred stethoscope in the Medical field. These stethoscopes have demonstrated a working lifespan of over 30 years, with disposable parts available to support this service. .
3M™ Littmann® Stethoscopes Medical Class of 2018(cont’d) To that end, we want to get you off on the “right foot” by providing the opportunity of owning a Littmann stethoscope at an exclusive student price through our “Back to School Program”. As part of the purchase program, we provide, at no charge, a personal I.D. Tag and a teaching auscultation CD with heart and lung sounds We invite you to read through this presentation to familiarize yourself with this diagnostic instrument, its usage, care, warranties and Back to School pricing details. Andrew berry (cell 780-904-2258) – if you have any questions Medical Mart 3M Littmann Stethoscope Products
Science of Auscultation Auscultation, derived from the Latin verb auscultare "to listen“, is the term for listening to the internal sounds of the body
immediate auscultation unaided
mediate auscultation using a stethoscope
Clinical use dates back to ancient Egypt Stethoscope was invented by René Laennec in Paris in 1816 Dr David Littmann working at Havard Medicial School pioneered several improvements to improve sound quality and reduce weight in the 1960s Littmann has continued to drive innovation in stethoscopes 8
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3M™ Littmann® Stethoscopes Auscultation Sounds - Frequency In Cycles per Second (Hz)
GASTROINTESTINAL EJECTION MURMURS
MITRAL STENOSIS S3 & S4 GALLOPS
AORTIC & MITRAL REGURGITATION
FIRST & SECOND HEART SOUNDS
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RESPIRATORY
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Anatomy of a Stethoscope
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3M™ Littmann® Stethoscopes Tunable Diaphragm Technology Bell Mode Light contact with tunable chestpiece side allows you to hear low frequency sounds Diaphragm Mode Without turning the chestpiece
over, use firm pressure to hear highfrequency sounds Tunable diaphragm is part of Master
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Cardiology, Cardiology III, Master Classic and Classic II stethoscopes © 3M 2010. All Rights Reserved.
3M™ Littmann® Stethoscopes WEAR IT RIGHT Proper Headset Alignment Headset has been designed to anatomically match the correct angle of the user’s ear canals
Tension is easily adjustable
CORRECT
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Cleaning and Care of Your Stethoscope Your Littmann stethoscope is designed to provide years of reliable service. Routinely cleaning your stethoscope will ensure optimal acoustic performance. General cleaning instructions:
Do not immerse your stethoscope in any liquid or subject it to any sterilization process. If disinfection is required, the stethoscope may be wiped with a 70% isopropyl alcohol solution Keep your stethoscope away from extreme heat, cold, solvents and oils Eartips may be removed from the eartubes for thorough cleaning Clean scope regularly with mild soap & water followed by alcohol wipe PVC tubing hardens when exposed to lipids for long periods of time and may cause stiffening of the tubing over time
To prevent or slow down this hardening process:
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Avoid contact with skin (wear under collar or carry in your pocket) Clean tubing regularly with mild soap - then alcohol Vinyl protector treatment once per month
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Shared Features of the 3M™ Littmann® Stethoscopes Patented tunable diaphragm High quality stainless steel chest piece Two-in-one tube design in Cardiology models provides superior acoustics over one- tube Classic models Excellent acoustic seal and comfortable fit with patented 3M™ Littmann® Snap-tight Soft-Sealing Eartips Comfortably angled, anatomically correct headset Patient friendly, nonchill rim and diaphragm
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Why buy a Littmann Stethoscope?
Superior acoustic response Most advanced chest piece technology available 3M tunable (pressure sensitive) diaphragm Exciting Colors & Full service and repair program 40+ years of proven quality and reliability Globally available, easy-access customer service Continual innovation The best choice to support your education
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Littmann Mechanical Line
Master Cardiology
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Cardiology III
Master Classic II
Classic II S.E.
3M™ Littmann® Master Cardiology™ Stethoscope
Cardiology High Performance
Superior acoustic response
Tunable diaphragm-Conveniently alternates between low and high frequencies without turning over the chestpiece
Portable convenience of single-sided chestpiece
Two-in-one tube design
10 year warranty
COLOURS: Black tubing with stainless chestpiece & metal tubes, *Black w/black chestpiece & metal tubes, *Black w/brass chestpiece & metal tubes, *Black w/ smoke chestpiece & metal tubes, Burgundy, Navy Blue, Hunter Green, Plum (colours with stainless chestpiece & metal tubes)
Adult & Pediatric
Performance Rating
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*=Special Finish (extra cost) Superior Acoustics
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3M™ Littmann® Cardiology III Stethoscope Cardiology High Performance
Adult & Pediatric
Performance Rating
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Outstanding acoustic response
Exceptional versatility of adult- and pediatric-sided chestpiece
Tunable diaphragm-Conveniently alternates between low and high frequencies without turning over the chestpiece
Two-in-one tube design
10 year warranty
COLOURS:
The following colors with Stainless metal finishes: Black, Grey, Burgundy, Navy Blue, Hunter Green, Plum, Red, Caribbean Blue, Raspberry, Ceil Blue
“special finishes” (and extra cost):*Black with Black metal finishes, *Black w/Brass metal finishes, *Black w/Smoke metal finishes, *Black w/Rainbow chestpiece, *Chocolate w/Copper metal finishes,
Outstanding Acoustics
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3M™ Littmann® Stethoscopes Which Stethoscope to Choose ?
Cardiology: Superior acoustics. Classic models have single channel in tubing. Cardiology models have dual channels in tubing, one to each ear for “stereo” sound. Scale of 1 -10, Master Cardiology rated 10, Cardiology III rated 9. Only slightly better acoustics with Master model, with smaller “deadspace” in the chestpiece.
Which Cardiology Model? Cardiology III. Master Cardiology has single sided chestpiece only allowing use of Tunable Diaphragm as explained on Slide # 7. 1) Is most widely used by physicians and most widely chosen by students. 2) Cardiology III has both bell and diaphragm sides for versatility. 3) Easier to learn High and Low frequencies as requested by professors. 4) Bell side can be converted for Pediatric assessments by utilizing the tunable diaphragm. 5) More versatile and economical.
Students Offer With the purchase of any 3M™ Littmann® Stethoscope, you will receive:
20 pulmonary and heart auscultation sounds available online to listen to Access to the Littmann Learning Institute A free ID name tag for engraving. Extended warranty
Model
List Price
Student Price (not including GST)
Master Cardiology
$269
$205
MC Special Finish*
$289
$215
Cardiology III
$229
$178
Cardio.III Special Finish*
$239
$188
*Some *Seespecial Slidefinish 17models & 18may forbe extra 20
In Summary Littmann Stethoscopes
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Leaders in auscultation since 1967 Follow Up Service & Repair Program Parts Availability Always Cardiology III recommended by professors as most versatile High quality scope will last through your studies and well into your career Extended Students Warranty
Learn with confidence, Listen with Littmann
