Electronic Stethoscope

3M introduces the new Littmann Electronic Stethoscope Model 4000. Digitalrecording and storage of sounds provides opportunities for further analysis.The stethoscope is specially designed to pick up difficult-to-hear heartand other body sounds. The chestpiece houses a microphone and low-noiseamplifiers that offers up to 18 times the amplification of the most advancedconventional Littmann stethoscope, the company says. Three frequency responsemodes provide optimal heart and lung ausculation ­ bell (20-200 Hz),diaphragm (100-500 Hz) and extended range (20-1000Hz).

The recording, storage and playback capabilities of the stethoscope provideadditional opportunities for further clinical analysis and decision-making.

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