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Hearing Aid-Compatible Stethoscopes

Julie Purdy, PhD

December 2, 2002

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Question

Is there an electronic stethoscope you can recommend for a canal aid user other than one that utilizes a headset? Headsets seem to alienate other staff and patients as well. Are there any other choices of stethoscopes to use with my hearing aids in place?

Answer

I know of two options: one is to try an amplified stethoscope that would be worn without your hearing aid. The second option would be to use something called a Stethomade Tip which attaches to a stethoscope and allows you to use your hearing aid. Both are available in many places but Oaktree Products is a nice spot to purchase them. Their # is 1-800-347-1960.

In the future you might want to consider replacing your canal aid with an completely in the ear hearing aid or a CIC. They are by far the easiest aid to wear with a traditional stethoscope.

Julie Purdy, upon completing her Doctoral Degree in 1990 from the University of Utah, joined Oregon Health Sciences University as Director of Audiology. She joined Starkey Labs, Canada in 1995 where she provides technical and sales support. She is licensed to practice as both an Audiologist and Hearing Aid Dispenser.

For more information on Starkey click here.

Click here to visit the Starkey website.


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