getting gift for RN. works in critical care AND alternates in coronary care. Is now going for masters to teach. what stethoscope do I buy her?
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i would go with this one. either this one or go up one level (littmann ranks its scopes by sensitivity). use their website to determine which one you want, and then amazon to find the best price
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The one I got was the Garmin Premium Heart Rate Monitor (Soft Strap) ordered on Amazon. It works perfectly.
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Adult only, does not come with pediatric bell and diaphragm. If you want infant or pediatric, try MDF cardiology stethoscope.
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I bought the otoscope for my girlfriend, who is an RN, so I haven't really looked at it. It seems to have a halogen lamp. Replacement lamps are available from Welch Allyn, from Amazon, and from other vendors.
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Similar, while of good quality and fine optics, great for classroom and lab work but I would prefer a different scope for medical work. AmScope does make instruments for the medical lab.
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My husband is in severe heart failure. He uses this device daily, as recommended by his cardiologist. If he had a low reading, he would then know to call "Dr Heart". It's a safeguard to let a patient know to seek further guidance from his doctor.
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Looks like the Nikoplex to me. I have the M-308 with the BDC and I would hold out for that, especially since they're selling it to you full price. The undiscounted price is greatly inflated over retail. Not a bargain unless you get what you want. BTW, this is an awesome scope, and the BDC is a great tool when teamed with the Spot-On software. Good luck!
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I used it through nursing school and invested in a good watch. The idea of it being around your neck is good in theory but not very practical in the field. The watch face is too small and you need both your hands for tasks and with this you have to hold it to see the face while doing your task. Get a watch that is water resistant or proof, analog, and has a comfortable strap that is flexible (leather won't hold up). A band that stretches is optimum so you can push up your arm when doing a task then keep there to scrub up when done.
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My mother, sister, and I have been very pleased with the Pearls brand. They make some for specific problems or concerns also. If you have a special need, such as IB, you may want to try the Pearls IC - intensive care. Look to see which product meets your needs. Good Luck.
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You do indeed. You have to have a stethoscope to hear the blood flow. When you hear it and then don't hear it gives you the systolic and diastolic. If you practice you can do it yourself but generally you have someone else take your bp.
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No it did not come with the stethoscope. It just came with the cuff and the little black bag/case to put the cuff in.
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I think it would be too heavy on a scrub top pocket and tilt outward too much. Plus idk if folks like extra weight in the front ;) I'm female at 5'8' 145lbs and wearing it on my generic hospital provided scrub bottoms works great with a t shirt or scrub top. It is the best money I've spent. No chasing around my stethoscope, no weight around my neck, no bulky pockets, and most of all I always have it in a flash.I'm buying these for gifts for fellow nursing friends and my mom who is an RN.
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the unit seems to be calibrated at the factory. the cardiologist had us being it to an appointment to compare to the nurses manual reading. it was very close
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Hello Collin, Thanks for prompting us to update the description on the Amazon site. We rewrote and just posted more detailed instructions on efficient, practical, and expert use of the BATCLIP holster. You may be interested to hear that many of our resident users developed individual styles of holstering and unholstering their stethoscopes. Some were quite elegant, others a bit wild. Most used a variation of the same technique and for a while new users would come down to the e.r. when I was working for a personal lesson and a "license to wear." Please have a look at our updated Amazon description and let me know what you think. If you decide to make a video (how's that to turn it around?) we'd be happy to send you another BATCLIP (or shears) for your trouble. James Li MD (the inventor)
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This only fits Respironics, but having used the ResMed Quattro's (two kinds) i'd say, switch! The Respironics is a much more comfortable unit, unless you are able to use low pressures (<7)
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Short Answer: NoYou're a doctor, go get an AccuVein AV 300, a Venoscope, a Veinlite Transilluminator, or a Veintector...NOT a $17 Chinese knockoff of a tactical light.
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A barlow is fine. I use the GSO Barlow that actually gives you two magnification choices...http://agenaastro.com/gso-1-25-2x-achromatic-barlow-lens.html