Question 1

Does anyone know if this stethoscope is adequate for small animal veterinary medicine?

Accepted Answer

All stethoscopes can be used in veterinary medicine.  You just have to consistently use it so you start being able to identify the different sounds.  I've used several different stethoscopes in my career.  All have goods and bads.  The cardiac scopes are great for lower frequency sounds, such as heart beats, but not so great for higher frequency sounds like subtle lung and airway noises.  Still, its how you use it.  My buddy is a vet cardiologist.  He's used a pediatric scope for years and is so used to the sounds he can hear nuances I will miss with fancier scopes.  Hope this helps.

Question 2

Only if you know... Other than price, this must lack features or the quality of higher priced ones?

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I like this stethoscope. Anything you get with the littman name will be high quality, the difference from the higher priced models is that this is not cardiac specific. It is a general stethoscope. There is no loss of sound identification. You can still hear s1-s2, lung sounds, bruits, murmurs, bowel sounds, and the like.

Question 3

Can this be used in pediatrics? Or is better to buy the classic?

Accepted Answer

The lightweight CAN be used in pediatrics but it's better to buy the classic simply because it has better acoustic performance. Here's a link to a comparison chart. http://www.allheart.com/m/littmann/a/littmann-stethoscope-comparison/Hope this helps!

Question 4

Did yours come with the box wrapped in plastic? Mine came with the box partly opened, I thought there would a protective covering around the plastic.

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Mine came in the box with a  1" plastic band around the box, not all that secure of packaging. When I called Littmann, the operator didn't know what the packaging entailed. But she did say that what I purchase off of Amazon is a third party purchase, so she has no way of knowing anything about the actual product I purchased.   Then I called a local distributor and talked to them. I told him I purchased one and that it had the band around the box, but that the item did not have a plastic bag around it or any other packaging. He said it does not come wrapped inside the box, that it sits on a thin piece of black foam, and that's it. That's exactly how mine was packaged. His price is $24 higher than the Amazon price. And honestly, even if I bought it from him, I still wouldn't know if someone had previously purchased it and returned it anyway. I can't tell you how many times I've purchased items in stores to later discover that it had been used and returned. UGH! The bigger issue is it a counterfeit item. I would have no way of knowing authenticity unless I purchased it directly from the manufacturer. Next best thing would be an authorized distributor. I purchased this for home use, so I'm not going to worry about it too much. But, if I were a medical student, I'd be purchasing from an authorized distributor.

ASIN	B000F4W1R6
ASIN	B000F4W1R6
Best Sellers Rank	#86,850 in Industrial & Scientific ( See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific ) #390 in Stethoscopes (Industrial & Scientific)
Brand Name	Littmann
Colour	Caribbean Blue
Country of Origin	USA
Country of Origin	USA
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (6,541)
Date First Available	7 August 2012
Exterior Finish	Aluminium
Global Trade Identification Number	00707387789169
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Is Electric	No
Item Dimensions LxWxH	41 x 156 x 318 Millimeters
Item Weight	0.5 Ounces
Item Weight	14.2 g
Item model number	2452
Manufacturer	Littmann
Manufacturer	Littmann
Material Type	Stainless Steel
Model Name	AmazonIn/3MAAO
Model Number	2452
Net Quantity	1 Count
Number of Items	1
Part Number	2452
Product Dimensions	4.1 x 15.6 x 31.8 cm; 14.17 g
Recommended Uses For Product	Heart Beat, Lung Sound
UPC	707387789169
Unit Count	1 Count
Warranty Description	2 year warranty provided by the manufacturer from date of purchase

3M Littmann Lightweight II S.E. Stethoscopes for Nurses, Caribbean Blue Tube, 28 inch, 2452

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