I need to replace one of the diaphragms on this stethoscope but cannot seem to identify a model or even a brand. Of any of you could help point me it the right direction it would be appreciated. The only markings I can find say "JAPAN" and there is a "Y" printed on it. I will attach pictures. Thanks.
Help identifying stethoscope
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bigbaldguy
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Don't recognize it but you if you don't know where it came from you might want to check veterinary stethoscopes. I bought one at a yard sale once that looked a bit like that but I could not find any info on it then a friends dad who is a vet told me it was a common brand in that biz.
edit The more I look at the size of the diaphragm on yours the more I think it might be a vet model.
edit The more I look at the size of the diaphragm on yours the more I think it might be a vet model.
Looks like an ADC Sprague. http://www.adctoday.com/ecatalog/catpage.php?itemnum=641BK
These are generally cheap scopes and therefore often provided by squads. I had one of these. Parts are generally hard to find and it's often cheaper to buy a new scope or spring for a Littman.
These are generally cheap scopes and therefore often provided by squads. I had one of these. Parts are generally hard to find and it's often cheaper to buy a new scope or spring for a Littman.
bigbaldguy
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Just a thought. It might be cheaper to buy a new one unless it has sentimental value.
bigbaldguy
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Hmm that's good info right there.
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NYMedic828
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Does it have two tubes coming off the bell?
If it does then its $10 to get an entirely new one.
Time to get a Littmann my friend. $75 and you can actualt hear what you are trying to listen for.
It look like this?
If I may suggest a scope if the above is what you do in fact have, Littmann "Master Classic" is a great scope. Unless you feel you need a double bell.
I have this one
It's $100 for the black, $85-90 for the standard but having black makes you way cooler.
If it does then its $10 to get an entirely new one.
Time to get a Littmann my friend. $75 and you can actualt hear what you are trying to listen for.
It look like this?
If I may suggest a scope if the above is what you do in fact have, Littmann "Master Classic" is a great scope. Unless you feel you need a double bell.
I have this one
It's $100 for the black, $85-90 for the standard but having black makes you way cooler.
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I gave up my master cardio for one of these:
http://www.riester.de/tristar-reg.428.0.html?&L=?recs[tx_riprodukte_artikel][17308]=1
The company is basically unheard of in the US, but they make lots of quality stuff.
http://www.riester.de/tristar-reg.428.0.html?&L=?recs[tx_riprodukte_artikel][17308]=1
The company is basically unheard of in the US, but they make lots of quality stuff.
bigbaldguy
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Wow what did that set you back.
$100, give or take 2 or 3 depending on whatever the exchange rate of the particular day was.
mycrofft
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OP, looks like a cheap, er, basic Sprague-Rappaport. Go to a uniform shop, or the book store at a local nursing, medical or tech school (where they offer nursing classes) and you may find them. We used to occasionally cut them out of used xray film. While you're at it, try some different earpiece tips also.
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How well does the used x-ray film work? I have a bit left over from trying to make an e-collar for one of my dad's rats because he wouldn't leave his sutures alone.
abckidsmom
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There is no way on earth I would (a) take time to switch out the heads of the stethoscope or (b) not lose the spares.
I'm a stethoscope minimalist. If we went a step further with your lover analogy, I'd be all the way to asexual. It's not that I don't use them, it's just that I'm not picky at all. Any random stethoscope is perfect.
I like to use quality equipment.
Most of my life revolves around my professional pursuits and at some level, good equipment makes the job more enjoyable. (rather it eliminates potential frustration)
I switch out the heads between jobs, not between patients. I was using a master cardio for years (I got it at a liquidation sale for 50% off) but the giant bell in a neonatal ICU was not working out at all.
To change out the bell it takes about a second, it just snaps in and out.
I like it much better than having to have an adult stethoscope for cardio surg and a seperate stethoscope for neonatal.
Many of the incubators have scopes attached, but for the kids not in an incubator, finding one of the community ones can be very time consuming.
I don't think new or occasional providers should go out and spend lots of money on stethoscopes. About $75 seems about right.
Like I have said many times, quality equipment does not amplify the skill of a poor or mediocre user. It simply allows a highly skilled user to not be inhibited by the equipment.
You could have the best bicycle ever built, but it will not help you win the Tour de France if you are a recreational rider.
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mycrofft
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Xray film
It can be pretty thick so it works best for higher frequencies and doesn't transmit as much volume. Cutting it in a perfect circle is harder than it looks but it HAS to seal under the bezel ring to the head. Very resistant to damage and if it includes image, it is very distinctive.
It can be pretty thick so it works best for higher frequencies and doesn't transmit as much volume. Cutting it in a perfect circle is harder than it looks but it HAS to seal under the bezel ring to the head. Very resistant to damage and if it includes image, it is very distinctive.