Can any of the Littmann® stethoscopes be used during an MRI?
A. No, they all contain metal. Q. I can’t hear anything out of my stethoscope. What is wrong with it? A. 3M Littmann® stethoscopes have a reputation for quality, and superior acoustic performance. If the acoustic performance seems to be lacking, or absent the following areas should be checked before assuming there is a problem with the stethoscope: Proper Headset Alignment Littmann® stethoscopes havee headsets which have been designed to be worn at an anatomically correct angle, oriented toward the users ear canals. Improperly wearing the stethoscope headset can result in poor acoustical seal, and in some cases, complete sound blaockage. Before placing the eartips in your ears, hold the stethoscope headset in front of you so that the eartubes point away from you. When the eartips are in your ears, the eartips should be pointed forward. Not everyones ear canal are the same. If after inserting the eartips in proper manner, the fit does not seem comfortable, and acoustic performance does
