Medical Professionals with Hearing Loss: Littmann Stethoscope: Video II

[@musashiblade8665]

I can’t thank you enough for putting out this video. I purchased the complete stethoscope and at first I couldn’t get it to work with my hearing aids. But you definitely helped simplify the process. Blessings to you!

[@alexcarlisle4088]

I use Oticon aids with Bluetooth function. Received my Eko last night and this is a game changer for me.

[@andreawill154]

Thank you, it's getting harder to use my old esthetoscope and im looking for something to make my life easier at work....

[@watermain48]

I wish I could have seen this back when I was an RN working in an ER. I have had severe to profound hearing loss with tinnitus since coming home from Vietnam in 1969.

[@dayanaruniqueexperiences5856]

How is everything now are you still an RN?

[@watermain48]

@@dayanaruniqueexperiences5856 Nope, I'm retired. I wish I could still work, but it's not possible.

[@nblmfld]

I am a nursing student with meniere's, bilateral, and moderate-severe progressive hearing loss. Unfortunately, the Eko attachment isn't available in Australia, so an added expense leaving me with a 'spare' stethoscope that I can't use!

[@jamespark9044]

Great video. Answered so many questions. Thank you. Hard to find just the eko attachment. It is not advertised Littman website

[@healthyhearingloss9953]

shop.ekohealth.com/products/core-digital-attachment

[@k.l.kosier7274]

Very helpful video. I use phonak audeo b90 with the cros on the left (dead) side. I have paradise p90 with a left cros, but my paradise aids aren't set up right. The clarity is crappy. I've seen an HIS and an Audiologist. Neither of them can help me hear on the paradise. So still using my old audeo b90's. And I still have to use the compilot 2. Thank you for the info. And I'm still using my littmann 3200 on max amplification. Looking to upgrade.

[@healthyhearingloss9953]

Hi K.L. Kosier, I wonder if you would benefit from a second opinion as far as programming your hearing aids. Check out Dr. Cliff AuD HearingUp website and search your area for audiologist near you. Best practices is the main theme of the website which I think is extremely important. hearingup.com/ . Also, learn more about specific hearing related topics (Best Practices) on Dr. Cliff AuD's KZbin channel as well; great info. kzbin.info

[@Cessy-GL-fan]

Hello, can it connect to my ARC AI 1000 power plus BTE?

[@adeltawil157]

Great video

[@healthyhearingloss9953]

Thanks!

[@helenn8839]

Thank you for the video. Have you heard of the ekuore pro amplified? I’m curious what you think of it.

[@healthyhearingloss9953]

Hi Helen, yes I have heard of the ekuore Pro Amplified stethoscope for hearing loss. I have been wanting to try it but I haven't purchased it yet. As soon as I do, I will do a review.

[@rosacurls]

Hello good video Thank You so u know your link for Pittman core doesn’t work, so you know have a good one Rosa

[@kevinnicholas84]

Hi, i am medical student and have moderate hearing loss in my right ear and mild hearing loss in my left ear, currently, i used RIC Moxi B7 on both ear and have bluetooth on it, would you recomend any digital stetoschope that can directly connect the sound of stetoschope to my hearing aid? Thankyou

[@Skyler-xt7xp]

Hi what is best stetescope for me, I'm totally deaf in my right ears due to my brain surgery and my ear nerve needs to remove.please give me some advice..im currently nursing student.thank u

[@healthyhearingloss9953]

Does your left ear have hearing loss? If you have normal hearing in the left ear, I've had good experience with the Littmann Cardiology III or IV in the past (years ago). I only say that because they are much cheaper than the CORE, however, the CORE is really one of the best stethoscopes on the Littmann line (in my opinion) because of the added visual component yet more expensive. Plus, the CORE looks much like a regular stethoscope if you like that look and you don't need a hearing aid to use it. If you have hearing loss and are using a hearing aid, I would recommend looking into the CORE. You may want to check out the Thinklabs stethoscope (which doesn't look like a traditional stethoscope but more expensive yet has more amplification. Check out this comparison chart for stethoscope best with hearing loss: www.amphl.org/comparison-table Hope that helps...it might be worth asking your audiologist as well if you have one. Finally, good luck with your surgery...please reach out for support as well. www.hearingloss.org/ is a good resource.

[@Skyler-xt7xp]

@Healthy Hearing Loss Hello!I am so happy to acknowledge my questions to you about the stetescope. My left ear is normal, no hearing loss. The right ear is totally not working anymore because the Doctor already removed the nerves in my ear because the brain tumor occupied my right ear it. And then, there's no change that I can use hearing aid we just waiting for new technology in the future. Anyway, I bought 3M Littman Classic 3 monitor stetescope. Is that fine? My concerns is the background noise, more sounds/loud since I only have 1 ear working. Focusing in the sound of lungs and pulses area. Thank u please advice me more. Ahyee of California

[@mndyD9]

This helped so much! It also answered my questions perfectly! Thank you for sharing 💜

[@impoppa9647]

Hmm, i am struggling. So i have Phonak Paradise aids with bluetooth, connect to my iPhone and have the Phonak App. Have the Eko CORE, and the App. When i have the EKO connected via the app to my phone, i can only get sound to play through the phone speakers and it does not play through my hearing aids. Somehow, there must be a set-up issue. HELP!

[@healthyhearingloss9953]

Hi I'm Poppa, aside from the EKO app, are you able to connect to your phone through bluetooth to your hearing aids? Are you able to hear music or phone calls through your hearing aids? This does sound like a connectivity issue and I am not aware of any specific set-up that needs to be considered. I would call out to your audiologist to see if they can trouble shoot with you. Good luck, keep us posted.

[@anonymoususer7869]

Hi! I use BTE hearing aids. Can I use the stethoscope on digital mode without connecting it to the streamer? I mean...Is it necessary to connect the stethoscope to the streamer?

[@simonparadis4159]

Hi! I just got mine, do you also have a small delay when listening on bluetooth?

[@joyce12.]

After watching your video, I bought Eko Core Littmann Digital Stethoscope. I already have Oticon hearing aids (no Bluetooth), streamer and my Iphone with Eko app in it. I also asked my audiologist to activate my t-coil. However, I still couldn’t connect my stethoscope using the streamer. I wonder if you have any solutions about it?

[@healthyhearingloss9953]

Hi Joyce. Let’s take the Eko out of the picture, Does your streamer connect to your iPhone? Can you answer phone calls from your streamer to your iPhone to your hearing aids? If not, your streamer may not have the Bluetooth needed to connect to the Eko app. The key I believe is that the streamer has to have Bluetooth to connect to the Eko app via Bluetooth in order to connect to the Eko CORE.

[@krishysler1373]

Hi Joyce, I am having the same issue with the Bluetooth transmission and no issues with the Bluetooth otherwise. The EduMic helped get a better signal but it still isn’t perfect. My school loaned me the Cardionics 2 and it is immensely better if you can handle headphones over your hearing aids. It’s just easier to connect and less steps plus way better sound. Loads of Oticon users are having issues with the Core Bluetooth. Something is getting lost in the signal.

[@joyce12.]

@@krishysler1373 Thank you! I found it hard to wear headphones over my hearing aids, because of the background noises. I recently bought hearing aids with bluetooth in it. As you said, there were times where the Core bluetooth gets disconnected, it was unfortunate but I still liked it better than using headphones.

[@krishysler1373]

@@joyce12. Than definitely try the Edumic. I never lost Bluetooth with it!

[@dayanaruniqueexperiences5856]

hello, I am deaf, I don't use hearing aids. Will the CORE 500™ work for me?

[@Drmichaelsmith03]

Yes you can. You can just attach eko core to traditional stethoscope

[@dayanaruniqueexperiences5856]

@@Drmichaelsmith03 can you explain that? How can I attach it?

[@Drmichaelsmith03]

@@dayanaruniqueexperiences5856 just like wired earphones

[@Drmichaelsmith03]

@@dayanaruniqueexperiences5856 video is on eko health channel

[@Drmichaelsmith03]

@@dayanaruniqueexperiences5856 search how to assemble eko core stethoscope on KZbin. Eko health channel

[@sanamtamu3794]

Hello 👋 I can’t hear from my right ear but left one is ok.My question is can i use normal stethoscope or better to have specifically made for hearing loss people? Thank you 😊

[@healthyhearingloss9953]

Hi sanam tamu, I have found that electronic/digital stethoscopes are marketed today are for people with normal hearing AND for people with hearing loss. I use the Littmann CORE because it increases heart sounds digitally but know of 3 people with normal hearing loss using the same stethoscope because it makes it easier to hear those same sounds. I recommend that if you have hearing loss, you will have an easier time with the digital stethoscope. Sure, you can try the "normal" stethoscope but you won't have the visual to confirm what you hear. It is really your preference. I hope that helps. :)

[@queenedda1915]

Hi, With bluetooth hearing aids, (I have the phonak marvel), does the Littman allow direct streaming while auscultating? Or is it only a recording that you listen to later.

[@healthyhearingloss9953]

You can auscultate in real time and record as needed. Hope that answers your question.

[@queenedda1915]

@@healthyhearingloss9953 Great, thank you. I noticed that you also have a video on the thinklabs stethoscope. In your experience, how do the two compare? I know the thinklabs is supposed to have a higher amplification. Thanks again for the great content!

[@isabellegutierrez8879]

Hi! I have Bluetooth hearing aids and got the littman core. I can hear but there seems to be a lot of background noise such as wind, when it rubs on clothing, etc. Any recommendations?

[@donaldpedigo296]

.. You Are a Fantastic-Presenter with a Great On-Screen Presence and Total-Mastery of Organizing & Demonstrating All of the Multiple Configuratons of the CORE-attachement .. Are You still using the CORE-digital-device, and what is your opinion of it so far...??? .. Much-Thanks...👍🙏😇🦄

[@healthyhearingloss9953]

@donaldpedigo296 Thank you for your comment! I still use the CORE in my practice...it's my go too for now. One thing I have noticed while using the CORE, for myself, is that when I don't have the mindset to be 100% focused on hearing the bodily sounds, I don't hear well. Meaning, if I show up too relaxed while using the CORE, I tend not to hear as well. I hope that makes sense. So my goal for 2023 is to strengthen my “hearing mindset" to hear the best I can without slacking. This means not depending too much on the visual waveform. I may explain this better in a future video… :)

[@donaldpedigo296]

@@healthyhearingloss9953 .. Much Respect & Admiration for Your Love & Devotion to Your Patients .. Your Profession ..&.. to Yourself ..👍🙏😇

[@roxastorke1024]

Where do you get transmitter

[@healthyhearingloss9953]

Hi Roxa, I recommend going through your Audiologist.

[@bry539]

Should I still pursue medicine even if I have a microtia? It is my dream to be a doctor but because of my condition (which I don't know if I can use stethoscope), I am hesitant to purse it.

[@healthyhearingloss9953]

Hi bry...thank you for the question. With your congenital condition, I am curious if you had reconstructive surgery? What type of hearing loss do you have and do you have a hearing instrument of some sorts (hearing aids, cochlear implant...)? I am not an expert on microtia but love to learn more. Are you able to use headphones? I do know that there are Deaf doctors, veterinarians, and other healthcare professional that rely on visual to compensate for their hearing loss.... Check out AMPHL and send them a message on FB to get some encouragement. Website: www.amphl.org/. Search The AMPHL Portal on FB...

[@bry539]

@@healthyhearingloss9953 Hello! Thank you for the response! I learned a lot from your video! Actually, I haven't undergone reconstructive surgery. Also, I only learned about the name of this condition recently. I don't use any hearing instruments. I can clearly hear in my left ear, but I can't hear in my right ear. I am able to use headphones, but when it comes to earphones, I only use the left earbud. Thank you for the suggestion. I'm going to try to send them a message!

[@bertasigi7194]

Hello, I would like to know what brand and model of hearing aid you have managed to pair with the littmann Cuore stethoscope via bluetooth. Thank you

[@healthyhearingloss9953]

I have the phonak Audeo.

[@bernmokatile3233]

Today I am hopeful, I thought this was end of my career

[@adeltawil157]

I have a hearing aids bluetooth transmitter. Could I use the core stethoscope with my hearing aids? Is possible to connect them?

[@healthyhearingloss9953]

I have replied to another one of your comments. please keep us updated.

[@innocentsoul3550]

Hello mam i am a medical student I have moderate to severe conductive type of hearing loss i am using iic type hearing aid Which stethoscope u would like to prefer for me should i change my hearing aid I am much confused your suggestion pleease mam thank you❤

[@Drmichaelsmith03]

Use thinklabs stethoscope. You can connect it to headphones and just wear headphones over your iic hearing aids. Thinklabs stethoscope is so strong that you can use it even without wearing hearing aids.

[@matthewfoster9464]

My big big question is when will Thinklabs one go right to hearing aids without a streamer with Bluetooth.

[@healthyhearingloss9953]

Hi Matthew Foster, I agree...I'd love to see this happen as well. Fingers crossed!

[@Garudarage]

Is it available in India i am medical student need to test and analyse it

[@healthyhearingloss9953]

Quoted from Eko website: "Buy risk-free. Our 75-day trial, flexible payment options, and no-hassle returns make it easy for you to try Eko in your practice". Let us know how it goes!

[@Summersolstice1826]

Did your hearing loss affect your voice?

[@healthyhearingloss9953]

Hi @soligne9392, yes, I do believe my voice was affected by my hearing loss. I underwent a short period of intense professional speech therapy in my early years. However, I have found that practice and repetition has been my ongoing strategy to overcome the difficulties over the years. It will be a lifelong practice for sure.

[@erni1445]

Hi DD! I have been suffering from mild to moderate mixed hearing loss in both ears since 2019. I have been wearing a bluetooth hearing aids (Vista) since August 2020. I can hear heart/lung or bowel sounds with an analog stethoscope as usual after that . But my hearing loss became progressive since January 2021. I can’t hear any sound using an analog stethoscope anymore. I contacted my audiologist about this and tried to get a new stethoscope that could help me hear important sounds while I was treating my patients at the clinic. Unfortunately, this digital stethoscope is still not available in Malaysia. Do you think this stethoscope is right for me with my current condition? I hope I can get this digital stethoscope soon.

[@healthyhearingloss9953]

Hi Erni, I have severe to profound bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and I can hear well with this stethoscope. I increase volume on the CORE body and take advantage of the added features in the Eko app such as volume boost, play from headphones, etc. I like having the visual aspects of heart sounds as well on the Eko app to confirm what I am hearing. The Thinklabs has greater volume up to 100x amplification whereas the CORE is 40x but with the added features in the Eko app sort of makes up for the difference between these two digital stethoscopes, in my opinion. I have yet to use the Thinklabs visually. Please check out the comparison chart on AMPHL here: www.amphl.org/comparison-table Hope that helps.

[@erni1445]

@@healthyhearingloss9953 Thanks DD. I hope i can buy this stethoscope soon.

[@healthyhearingloss9953]

@@erni1445 This is the reply I received regarding shipping outside of US. Thanks so much for your interest in Eko! At this time, we're unable to ship our devices anywhere abroad due to a recent change to our international shipping policies. I can assure you that our team is working hard to resume international shipments so please stay tuned for availability in the future via email and social media! Please see the following webpage, which will show you a list of Eko dealers abroad who carry our devices: www.ekohealth.com/dealers.

[@healthyhearingloss9953]

I noticed that Amazon sells the Littmann CORE digital stethoscope, have you tried to order through them?

[@erni1445]

@@healthyhearingloss9953 Hi DD, I have been trying to get it from amazon. Unfortunately this stethoscope is not available at this time. But now I am trying to get it from a authorize littmann distributor from Singapore. I hope I can get it after the Chinese New Year celebrations in Malaysia and Singapore. It is very difficult to get this stethoscope because it has not been sold in Malaysia. I really hope I will get it soon. Btw, thanks for your information DD.