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.
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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!
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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 msaorien@ualberta.ca
 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!
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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.
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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
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immediate auscultation unaided
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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
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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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20
40
60
RESPIRATORY
100
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400
600
1000
Anatomy of a Stethoscope
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3M™ Littmann® Stethoscopes Tunable Diaphragm
Technology
 Bell Mode
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Light contact with tunable
chestpiece side allows you to hear
low frequency sounds
 Diaphragm Mode
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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
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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
INCORRECT
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:
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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?
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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
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Superior acoustic response
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Tunable diaphragm-Conveniently alternates between low
and high frequencies without turning over the chestpiece
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Portable convenience of single-sided chestpiece
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Two-in-one tube design
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10 year warranty
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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
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Exceptional versatility of adult- and pediatric-sided chestpiece
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Tunable diaphragm-Conveniently alternates between low and
high frequencies without turning over the chestpiece
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Two-in-one tube design
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10 year warranty
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COLOURS:
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The following colors with Stainless metal finishes: Black, Grey,
Burgundy, Navy Blue, Hunter Green, Plum, Red, Caribbean Blue,
Raspberry, Ceil Blue
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“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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Which Stethoscope to Choose ?
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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 #
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 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
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tunable diaphragm.
 5) More versatile and economical.
Students Offer
 With the purchase of any 3M™ Littmann® Stethoscope, you will
receive:
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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
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& 18may
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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