MDF Instruments, Dual Head Lightweight Stethoscope, All Black,MDF747BO

Fantastic stethoscope for the money! Although I bought this to listen to my husband's heart and ensure he has a steady beat, it works great taking blood pressures too. I turn it to the small side and listen to our furbabies as well. With our oldest getting up there in age it's handy to ensure her heart is beating steady. I also listen to abdominal sounds both human and dog. Perfectly clear and loud sounds. Money well spent.

Having recently been diagnosed with some cardiac issues, I bought this to keep an eye (or, more exactly, an ear) on my own heartbeat.Obviously, it takes time to learn how to auscultate the heart properly (both stethoscope position and interpreting the sounds you hear) but this seems to be a good basic tool for the job. Both diaphragm and bell sides work well and the sounds are clear and relatively easy to make out. I have some degree of hearing loss (usually wearing hearing aids in both ears) and, although I obviously can’t wear hearing aids when using this, I can still hear things clearly and discriminate between different heart noises. With more practice and study, I’m sure I will hear and understand more.I haven’t given this product the full five stars as it is a very basic model and there are some features of the ear-tubes and the spring bracket holding them that feel a little rough around the edges and as if they might not stand up very well to heavy use (e.g, in a busy clinical environment). But, overall, this seems like a sound product and is very good for the price - especially since the manufacturer’s support looks to be good.I have seen some reviews saying that the product didn’t work and that no sounds could be heard. I can only assume that there may be occasional faulty items (it happens) or people are using the product incorrectly or not understanding what they can expect to hear.

Cheap and effective

Not soo impressed.

Update: I’m currently on a community placement where I’ve had the chance to practice manual blood pressure countlessly.I’m very happy and impressed with the quality of this stethoscope! I’ve also used it to listen to chest sounds and it’s been great.Definitely worth getting it as a student or even as a qualified healthcare professional. I think it’s a good starting point before getting something more expensive.(Initial review below)//I’m a first year student nurse working on mastering manual blood pressure, so I decided to give this stethoscope a go.I’m still a beginner but I think the sound quality is fairly good, I can hear the pulses well, as well as the heart, lungs and bowel sounds.Funnily enough, I still have not used it to measure one’s blood pressure. Once I do, I’ll update the review (if I remember). But so far, so good!

My daughter has started as a vet nurse student and this was to help her get used to trying things out when she is at home on our animals. Will upgrade when she qualifies.

Works about right for its price and as how it’s supposed to.

I use this daily as a community midwife. Great sound. I love that it comes with different sized ear pieces to ensure a good fit. It feels sturdy and I'm sure it'll last me a good few years.Overall very pleased, good value for money for a good, simple piece of kit.