University of Alberta Medical Students Presentation Leaders in Auscultation since 1967

University of Alberta Medical Students Presentation

Leaders in Auscultation since 1967

3M™ Littmann® Stethoscopes

Medical Class of 2017

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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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.

Ron Tarnowski 3M Littmann Stethoscope Products

Medical Class of 2017 (cont’d)

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Science of Auscultation

Auscultation, derived from the Latin verb auscultare "to listen“, is the term for listening to the internal sounds of the body

immediate auscultation unaided

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

Auscultation Sounds - Frequency In Cycles per Second (Hz)

10 20 40 60 100 200 400 600 1000

GASTROINTESTINAL

MITRALSTENOSIS

EJECTIONMURMURS

S3 & S4GALLOPS

FIRST & SECONDHEART SOUNDS

AORTIC & MITRALREGURGITATION

RESPIRATORY


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Anatomy of a Stethoscope

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3M™ Littmann® Stethoscopes Tunable Diaphragm Technology

Bell Mode Light contact with tunable

chestpiece side allows you to hear low frequency sounds

Diaphragm Mode Without turning the

chestpiece over, use firm pressure to hear high-frequency sounds

Tunable diaphragm is part of Master Cardiology, Cardiology III, Master Classic and Classic II stethoscopes

3M™ Littmann® StethoscopesWEAR IT RIGHT

Proper Headset AlignmentHeadset has been designed to anatomically match the correct angle of the user’s ear canals

CORRECT

INCORRECT

Tension is easily adjustable

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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: 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:

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?

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 Cardiology III Classic II S.E.

Master Classic II

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3M™ Littmann® Master Cardiology™ Stethoscope Superior acoustic response Tunable diaphragm-Conveniently alternates

between low and high frequencies without turning over the chestpiece

Portable convenience of single-sided chestpiece Two-in-one tube design 10 year warranty 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

• *Special Finish

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Performance Rating

Superior Acoustics 10

Cardiology

High Performance

Adult & Pediatric

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3M™ Littmann® Cardiology III Stethoscope Outstanding acoustic response Exceptional versatility of adult- and pediatric-

sided chestpiece Tunable diaphragm-Conveniently alternates

between low and high frequencies without turning over the chestpiece

Two-in-one tube design 10 year warranty COLOURS: Black w/Stainless,*Black on Black,

Black w/Brass, *Black w/Smoke finish, Black w/Rainbow chestpiece, Chocolate w/Copper finish, Grey, Burgundy, Navy Blue, Hunter Green, Plum, Red, Caribbean Blue, Raspberry, Ceil Blue

*Special Finish

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Performance Rating

Outstanding Acoustics 9

Cardiology

High Performance

Adult & Pediatric

Which Stethoscope to Choose ? 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 #

7 . 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 tunable diaphragm. 5) More versatile and economical.


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*Some special finish models may be extra

Students Offer

With the purchase of any 3M™ Littmann® Stethoscope, you will receive:

A free CD of 20 pulmonary and heart auscultation sounds Access to the Littmann Learning Institute A free ID name tag for engraving. Extended warranty

Model List Price Student Price

Master Cardiology $269 $187.95 (Incl. GST)

MC Special Finish* $289 $208.95 (Incl. GST)

Cardiology III $229 $166.95 (Incl. GST)

Cardio.III Special Finish* $239 $177.45 (Incl. GST)

*See Slide 13 & 14 for

Details on Finishes

In Summary

Littmann Stethoscopes 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

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Order Information

SEE THE MSA FEES AND STETHOSCOPE ORDER FORM ON OUR WEBSITE AND THE FACEBOOK PAGE.

FILL OUT THIS FORM BY MONDAY AUGUST 5TH TO RECEIVE YOUR STETHOSCOPE DURING ORIENTATION WEEK.

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO FILL OUT THIS FORM BY THEN, PLEASE EMAIL [email protected].

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University of Alberta Medical Students Presentation Leaders in Auscultation since 1967