Category Archives: Amplified Stethoscopes

Quick Reference on Amplified Stethoscopes for Hearing Aid Wearers

Posted on September 24, 2014 by AU Bankaitis

Every week I receive at least one phone call from a fellow audiologist asking for an amplified stethoscope solution for a patient who is a medical professional and current hearing instrument wearer.  I can’t tell you how often I get a phone … Continue reading →

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Amplified Stethoscope & Hearing Instruments – Current Solutions

Posted on July 10, 2013 by AU Bankaitis

Hearing instrument wearing healthcare professionals performing auscultation procedures as part of their job requirements often turn to their audiologist to find an amplified stethoscope solution that will not only amplify the breath and/or heart sounds they need to hear, but will enable … Continue reading →

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The Stethoscope Solution Audiologist can now offer Medical Professionals

Posted on April 18, 2012 by AU Bankaitis

NOTE: at the time this blog post was written, the Audiologists Choice Bluetooth Amplified Stethoscope demonstrated promise as a viable stethoscope solution for hearing instrument wearers; performance issues (see July 10, 2013 post) warranted the need to offer more reliable … Continue reading →

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Interfacing Amplified Stethoscopes with Hearing Aids: New Thoughts

Posted on March 17, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

The E-Scope II is an amplified stethoscope that is available in a stand-alone version (i.e. for non-hearing instrument wearers) and in several modified models specifically designed to interface with hearing instruments. The modified versions of the E-Scope II will look exactly like the … Continue reading →

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Up-to-date info on Amplified Stethoscopes

Posted on March 1, 2011 by AU Bankaitis

Medical professionals rely on auscultation to routinely examine the status of the circulatory, respiratory, and/or gastrointestinal systems. Auscultation is defined as listening to internal sounds of the body and represents an essential component in the delivery of health care services.  … Continue reading →

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Amplified Stethoscopes & Hearing Instruments: What are the options?

Posted on August 17, 2010 by AU Bankaitis

What options are currently available to hearing instrument wearers who use a stethoscope? Removing hearing instruments prior to using a stethoscope is certainly an option although not necessarily the most ideal solution. In the absence of a commercially available Bluetooth … Continue reading →

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