Stethoscope Diaphragm Replacement

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I have a cheap sprague stethoscope that I purchased from Galls as my first stethoscope to use during class and up until the point I decide to buy a better one. I recieved a diaphragm with mine when I ordered it, but from me carting the bag I take to and from class, both diaphragms have gotten their fair share of beating, one has a crease in it and one is ripped. The creased one still works but I would like to replace it. I got a suggestion from my EMT-B teacher to get some x-ray film. Has anyone else ever done that and what kind of luck do you have with it? Also, I am kinda curious as to how I would go about doing that. Is there any way I could possibly use a Littman diaphragm? Eventually I plan to buy a nicer and better one, but I want to wait until I have the money and when I continue to further my education as a paramedic and hopefully and ER doc someday.
 
It may be best to go to a uniform supply store or the student store at a local college/university and buy another 15 dollar dual tube. I do not the idea of DIY medical equipment, but x-ray film might work. Never heard that one before.
 
It probably would work, i mean the diaphragm is just a thin piece of plastic cut in a circle, so as long as it makes a good seal you're good.
 
If you can find an old X-ray film; trace the diaphragm and cut it out. I have used this hundred's of times and works great.

R/r 911
 
Roger Ridryder

'Course now with digital xrays...
Hard part of cutting your own was cutting a perfect circle of the right diameter. Once done they are tough, a little unresposive, but distinctive.
 
Ridryder911 said:
If you can find an old X-ray film; trace the diaphragm and cut it out. I have used this hundred's of times and works great.

R/r 911
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Hmm... I have never heard of that before. :unsure: Sounds like a cheap, easy fix haha
 
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