- Provides versatile acoustical response for listening to heart, lung, and bowel sounds in infants, children, and adults
- Also widely used for manual blood pressure measurement
Uses
- Auscultation:
- Listening to heart, lung (breath), and bowel sounds
- Blood Pressure:
- Manual blood pressure measurement (sphygmomanometry)
- Versatile Patient Care:
- Assessing infants, children, and adults with one device
Features
- Spraque Rappaport Design:
- Classic, dual-head, dual-tube system
- Interchangeable Chest Pieces:
- Comes with multiple bells (small, medium, large) and diaphragms (adult, pediatric/infant) for different frequencies and patient sizes
- Dual-Lumen Tubing:
- Thick, Y-shaped, dual-channel PVC tubing for better sound separation and transmission
- Chrome-Plated Components:
- Brass chestpiece and binaurals (earpiece tubes)
- Ergonomic Design:
- Includes soft-sealing eartips for comfort and sound isolation, plus an ID tag
Benefits
- Superior Acoustics:
- Dual tubing and interchangeable parts provide clear, precise sound for accurate diagnosis
- Cost-Effective Versatility:
- A single stethoscope serves multiple patient types, reducing the need for several devices
- Durability:
- Sturdy construction with chrome-plated brass and thick tubing ensures long-term use
- Noise Reduction:
- The design helps insulate against ambient noise for clearer internal body sounds
- Ideal for Students:
- A popular choice for medical students due to its comprehensive functionality and value
One year warranty