Is there an amplified Bluetooth stethoscope that I can recommend for my patients with hearing loss, who have a Bluetooth streamer device that they use with their hearing aids?
Answer
Not too long ago, the Audiologist’s Choice Bluetooth Amplified Stethoscope (AC-Scope) was a commercially available amplified stethoscope specifically designed to pair with hearing instrument streamers, demonstrating initial promise. Unfortunately, the device was plagued with signal transmission issues that either precluded necessary pairing between the AC-Scope’s amplifier and the hearing instrument streamer or, even when successfully paired, resulted in intermittency sufficient to interfere with performing clinical procedures. At this time, there are no known amplified stethoscopes commercially with Bluetooth capabilities specifically designed for pairing with a hearing instrument. The 3M Littmann Amplified Electronic Stethoscope is equipped with Bluetooth, however the technology is limited to wireless transmission of recorded data to a Bluetooth enabled PC. For the most up-to-date information on current amplified stethoscope solutions for hearing instrument wearers, please see the July 10, 2013 post entitled Amplified Stethoscope & Hearing Instruments – Current Solutions at A.U. Bankaitis’s Audiology Blog.
A.U. Bankaitis, PhD, FAAA
Vice President, Oaktree Products, Inc.
A.U. Bankaitis, PhD is Vice President of Oaktree Products, Inc of St. Louis, MO, a multi-line distributor of audiology and hearing health care products. Dr. Bankaitis earned her doctorate from the University of Cincinnati in 1995 where her funded research investigated the effects of varying degrees of HIV on the auditory system. This research naturally led to the area of infection control. Dr. Bankaitis is considered one of the leading experts in this area as it pertains to the hearing industry, authoring numerous infection control publications including the popular text book Infection Control in the Audiology Clinic. none
Related Courses
1https://www.audiologyonline.com/audiology-ceus/course/through-the-psap-looking-glass-32630Through the PSAP Looking GlassPSAP performance research will be reviewed, offering the necessary context to showcase the performance potential of devices currently trending in the media. Strategies integrating PSAPs and other alternative amplification products into established clinical practices utilizing retail tactics will be outlined.auditory, textual, visual129USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $129/yearOnlineOnlyAudiologyOnlinewww.audiologyonline.comThrough the PSAP Looking GlassPSAP performance research will be reviewed, offering the necessary context to showcase the performance potential of devices currently trending in the media. Strategies integrating PSAPs and other alternative amplification products into established clinical practices utilizing retail tactics will be outlined.32630OnlinePT90M
PSAP performance research will be reviewed, offering the necessary context to showcase the performance potential of devices currently trending in the media. Strategies integrating PSAPs and other alternative amplification products into established clinical practices utilizing retail tactics will be outlined.
2https://www.audiologyonline.com/audiology-ceus/course/psaps-our-role-in-this-30085PSAPs: Our Role in this Disruptive Environment - Clinical and Business Practice IssuesThis course is the second part of a 2-part series addressing Personal Sound Amplification Products (PSAPs). This course will address clinical and business practice changes that audiologists may consider to effectively adapt to the new legislative landscape formed by recent disruptive innovations.auditory, textual, visual129USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $129/yearOnlineOnlyAudiologyOnlinewww.audiologyonline.comPSAPs: Our Role in this Disruptive Environment - Clinical and Business Practice IssuesThis course is the second part of a 2-part series addressing Personal Sound Amplification Products (PSAPs). This course will address clinical and business practice changes that audiologists may consider to effectively adapt to the new legislative landscape formed by recent disruptive innovations.30085OnlinePT60M
This course is the second part of a 2-part series addressing Personal Sound Amplification Products (PSAPs). This course will address clinical and business practice changes that audiologists may consider to effectively adapt to the new legislative landscape formed by recent disruptive innovations.
3https://www.audiologyonline.com/audiology-ceus/course/psaps-our-role-in-this-30068PSAPs: Our Role in this Disruptive Environment - Regulatory Issues and Research FindingsRecent changes in the legislative landscape have introduced new emerging technologies in the form of Personal Sound Amplification Products (PSAPs), Over-the-Counter (OTC) hearing aids, and hearables. This is the first course in a 2-part series that focuses on regulatory perspectives and research findings on PSAPs within the present day context.auditory, textual, visual129USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $129/yearOnlineOnlyAudiologyOnlinewww.audiologyonline.comPSAPs: Our Role in this Disruptive Environment - Regulatory Issues and Research FindingsRecent changes in the legislative landscape have introduced new emerging technologies in the form of Personal Sound Amplification Products (PSAPs), Over-the-Counter (OTC) hearing aids, and hearables. This is the first course in a 2-part series that focuses on regulatory perspectives and research findings on PSAPs within the present day context.30068OnlinePT60M
Recent changes in the legislative landscape have introduced new emerging technologies in the form of Personal Sound Amplification Products (PSAPs), Over-the-Counter (OTC) hearing aids, and hearables. This is the first course in a 2-part series that focuses on regulatory perspectives and research findings on PSAPs within the present day context.
4https://www.audiologyonline.com/audiology-ceus/course/dissecting-the-gender-pay-gap-30289Dissecting the Gender Pay GapThe course will review how the gender pay gap statistic is calculated and systematically break it down beyond face value. Application to the profession of audiology will be discussed. In addition a key factor accounting for existing gender pay gaps will be covered.auditory, textual, visual129USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $129/yearOnlineOnlyAudiologyOnlinewww.audiologyonline.comDissecting the Gender Pay GapThe course will review how the gender pay gap statistic is calculated and systematically break it down beyond face value. Application to the profession of audiology will be discussed. In addition a key factor accounting for existing gender pay gaps will be covered.30289OnlinePT60M
The course will review how the gender pay gap statistic is calculated and systematically break it down beyond face value. Application to the profession of audiology will be discussed. In addition a key factor accounting for existing gender pay gaps will be covered.
5https://www.audiologyonline.com/audiology-ceus/course/61-better-hearing-in-noise-3865661% Better Hearing in Noise: The Roger PortfolioEvery patient wants to hear better in noise, whether it be celebrating over dinner with a group of friends or on a date with your significant other. Roger technology provides a significant improvement over normal-hearing ears, hearing aids, and cochlear implants to deliver excellent speech understanding.auditory, textual, visual129USDSubscriptionUnlimited COURSE Access for $129/yearOnlineOnlyAudiologyOnlinewww.audiologyonline.com61% Better Hearing in Noise: The Roger PortfolioEvery patient wants to hear better in noise, whether it be celebrating over dinner with a group of friends or on a date with your significant other. Roger technology provides a significant improvement over normal-hearing ears, hearing aids, and cochlear implants to deliver excellent speech understanding.38656OnlinePT60M
Every patient wants to hear better in noise, whether it be celebrating over dinner with a group of friends or on a date with your significant other. Roger technology provides a significant improvement over normal-hearing ears, hearing aids, and cochlear implants to deliver excellent speech understanding.
