Product Description
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The 3M Littmann Master Cardiology Stetho is characterized by
the best acoustic response in the Littmann mechanical stetho
line; with a tunable diaphragm, dual-lumen tubing, and a
precision, ergonomically designed, stainless steel chestpiece.
The 3M Littmann Master Cardiology Stetho features tunable
diaphragm technology—a 3M invention—that lets clinicians hear
different frequency sounds by simply adjusting the pressure on
the chestpiece. Unlike two-sided models, there’s no need to turn
over and reposition the chestpiece. Hold the chestpiece with
light pressure to hear low frequency sounds; press a little more
to hear higher frequency sounds. This time-saving feature allows
the care provider to focus on the patient, while the
non-chill rim provides patient comfort.
Headset tension is easily adjusted for head size and comfort by
squeezing together or pulling apart the eartubes. Snap-tight,
soft-sealing eartips conform to individual ears for an excellent
acoustic seal and comfortable fit. Eartips snap firmly onto the
ends of the eartubes and, for safety, require a significant
effort to remove.
Resilient next-generation tubing retains its shape and
flexibility even after folding tightly into a pocket. It provides
longer stetho life due to improved resistance to skin oils
and alcohol, and is less likely to pick up stains.
Next-generation tubing is not made with natural rubber latex, a
benefit to sensitive medical professionals and their patients.
And, to play its part in the protection of human and the
environment, the next-generation tubing does not contain
phthalate plasticizers.
The Master Cardiology stetho is made in the USA for
consistent quality. It comes complete with large and small
soft-sealing eartips, large firm eartips, Special Procedures
Adapter, and instructions.
From the Manufacturer
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The 3M Littmann Master Cardiology Stetho is characterized by
exceptional craftsmanship by its handcrafted stainless steel
chestpiece and the best acoustic response in the Littmann
Cardiology line.
Tunable diaphragm captures high and low freq. sounds view larger
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Apply slight pressure to listen in diaphragm mode view larger
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Resilient tubing folds easily for pocket portability view
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Tunable Diaphragm – the Heart of the Master Cardiology
Stetho
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The innovative engineering of its tunable diaphragm delivers
versatile performance for medical professionals to identify,
listen to, and study heart, lung, and other body sounds. 3M
Littmann tunable diaphragm technology delivers significantly
enhanced listening capability over conventional acoustic
stethos. Sw between bell and diaphragm modes is as
easy as a simple pressure change on the chestpiece so there is no
need to remove, index and replace for same-site auscultation.
This time-saving feature allows the care provider to focus
on the patient. Resilient tubing folds tightly for pocket
portability and retains its shape while patented Snap Tight
Soft-Sealing Eartips help form an effective acoustic seal. The
anatomically correct headset is angled to channel sound and
enhance listening comfort while the nonchill rim and diaphragm
provide patient comfort. The Master Cardiology Stetho is
made in the USA; product and package are latex-free and come
complete with small and large eartips, Special Procedures
Adapter, and instructions.
What is a Stetho?
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Stethos are diagnostic instruments that amplify sounds made
by the body from the heart, lungs, abdomen and intestinal tract,
or other body sites. A stetho is used to detect and study
internal systems, such as fetal development, blood flow or blood
pressure (BP), and respiration, and sounds, such as cardiac,
venous, arterial, pulmonary, and uterine. Stethos typically
have Y-shaped rubber tubing that allows sound to travel from the
chestpiece to the eartips. An open bell detects low frequency
sounds, and a diaphragm detects high frequency sounds. A
stetho can come as single, double (dual), or triple-head.
Binaural stethos are used with both ears, and single
stethos work with one ear. Differential stethos are
double-head, and allow sound comparison between different body
sites. Non-electronic, also called mechanical or acoustic,
stethos transmit sound through hollow tubing to a listener’s
ear. Stethos are used by students and a wide array of
care providers including physicians, nurses, and
veterinarians, as well as spets such as cardiologists,
pediatricians, troenterologists, pulmonologists, and
respiratory professionals in hospital, clinical, or other
care facilities.
What’s in the Box?
* Master Cardiology stetho
* Adaptor for small site or pediatric auscultation
* (1) pair Soft Sealing eartips, large (1) pair of firm eartips,
large
* Instructions
About 3M care
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For more than a century, 3M has applied innovation and technology
to improving our customers’ lives and supporting their business
goals. Today the company, from its headquarters in St. Paul,
Minnesota, serves industrial, care, commercial customers
and consumers in nearly 200 countries. That same spirit of
technical innovation is built into every 3M Littmann product to
provide care professionals with precision, inventive
design, and high acoustic sensitivity for exceptional
performance. The 3M brand, across thousands of products,
represents consistency, superior quality, and value.
Littmann Master Cardiology Product Features Application
Cardiology/ High Performance Chestpiece Technology Single sided
Chestpiece Weight 90 Grams Diaphragm Diameter 1.75"/ 4.4 cm
Diaphragm Material Epoxy/Fiberglass Diaphragm Type Tunable
Diaphragm Eartip Type Soft Sealing Extra Eartips Yes Headset
Material Wide Diameter Aerospace Alloy / Anodized Aluminum Length
27"/ 69 cm Model Master Cardiology Net Weight 185 Gram Occupation
Anesthesiologist, Cardiologist, Emergency Physician, EMT/EMS,
Family Practitioner, Internist, Medical Student, Nurse,
Pediatrician, Physician, Respiratory Spet
- Outstanding acoustics: The highest in Littmann mechanical stethos.
- Tunable diaphragm: Hear high or low frequency sounds by slightly adjusting pressure on the chestpiece.
- Dual-lumen tubing: Two sound paths in one tube eliminates the rubbing noise of traditional double tubes.
- Headset is easily adjusted for individual fit and comfort. Angled eartubes align with ear canals.
- Includes special procedures adaptor for pediatric or neonatal auscultation.