EKO Core & Core 500 Review (World's Most Advanced Stethoscopes)

[@MineCraftVideoMak100]

I’ve been using these for years now, absolutely game changing. Work ER and it’s awesome to be able to hear clearly, especially in a trauma center where we’re required to do a first manual blood pressure on a patient arrival, it’s great for picking up those low blood pressure

[@troyspiller]

same.. Now i want to upgrade and have an excuse to have ear pods in lol.

[@rwik123]

What’s the evidence base for manual first BPs?

[@barryg4927]

@@rwik123 Our clinical paramedic also told everyone of our cardiac monitor customers to go ahead and get first blood pressure manually and then go with the machine after that as a baseline

[@yuiopoli9601]

And when they're off, do you have sop for accuracy confirmation? If not, will you notice the failure?

[@klacklery]

​@@rwik123 likely faster. I know I can get an accurate BP manually by auscultation before my LP15 spits one out.

[@hvymtal8566]

One of my classmates in AEMT has hearing loss and has to wear hearing aids. She has an EKO Core/Cardiology IV. It can connect to her hearing aids via her phone in much the same way you can use the Core 500 with airpods My mind was blown the first time I saw her use it without the earpieces in. I just finished up my paycheck savings for the EKO Core that I will attach to my Classic III The Core 500 will probably end up being my gift to myself for finishing paramedic school in much the same way my Classic III was for EMT, and my badge reference cards and xShears were for AEMT

[@mattpeterman7845]

Mere 3rd year, almost 4th year, med student here. The Eko core's noise-canceling capability has been beneficial for rotations. Especially cardiology. However, I've found that if you listen through clothes, we know we're not supposed to, if we can help it, it does happen. The noise canceling will sometimes cancel the sounds you are listening for and will sound hushed and muffled. A quick off and back on fixes that, and I haven't had any issues besides that. I like that since it is a Littman cardiology IV; in the worst-case scenario, it's still a Litman cardiology 4 and works great, even if it's dead. I use the app sparingly, though I have used it some. It's just too difficult to use while on rounds in a hospital or in the clinic; it takes too long, but the sound fidelity is excellent. Hope that's helpful.

[@sampsonlll1825]

Can the app be displayed on a Apple watch?

[@hotwireman49]

Do you think that it would work for somebody who has hearing aids

[@preparedcitizens]

My wife is a CPCU nurse and she uses the EKO core and loves it. Great stuff brother.

[@FirinBBs]

Just bought one of these to use as a motorcycle medic for special events. Absolutely amazing. Can hear it well in noisy environments. I can also use the speakers inside my helmet if I ever needed to.

[@Ice_Diver_Ed]

Great review, I like how you are explaining through the noisy environment. I worked in EMS for 17 years before going into the hospital. We tried early models of amplified stethoscopes that were made of plastic and they picked up everything except the patient. They have come so far. I do like the core but the 500 almost seems like a great upgrade. And I too don’t wear one around my neck. Be safe out there.

[@fydofire]

I had the very first Eko Core, I think it was on Kickstarter. It was even bigger, bulkier and heavier than the current one with less quality. It's also not so easy to connect it to the newer app, so it lost some of it's function. I only use it sometimes for teaching purposes. Can't see much use in a preclinic scenario anymore. I like to have a Core500 but it's too expensive in my eyes. Guess there will be more in the near future. Usually what I recommend for our new paramedics is the Littmann Lightweight II S.E.. It's so light that you actually will carry it, it's not so expensive to get you mad if you loose or break it. The head is very nice for working under the patients cloths if you don't want them to get rid of their cloths just for a quick check of their blood pressure or listen to their lungs. The quality is absolutly sufficient for paramedics in my eyes and I haven't lost a cap yet. You get them in sales for about 45€ in the EU.

[@zapman2100]

would be great if they could make one that's water and dust resistant, seems to only really be usable in clean environments so rescue situations seem to be not in its area of use as well as long term situations we prep for.

[@SkinnyMedic]

Nice! I like my EKO Core!

[@Chrisfortier1]

I have both. And love the new one its great for FD work

[@m21a18]

Absolutely agree with the assessment of the Core. I can’t wear it around my neck and sounds are dim when the battery dies. It also unscrews and falls off often. I work in a very noisy environment and plan on upgrading to the 500 and just using Bluetooth earbuds.

[@nnamdiosuji8854]

Hey did you finally buy the Ekio 500? How are you liking it?

[@flyboy8752]

5:40 - minor correction - the CORE AI does actually detect murmurs (at least mine has flagged them in red as “murmur detected” for the portion of the exam where it caught it using the PCG). It won’t tell you what kind of murmur though.

[@nickk.a]

That's exactly what he said in the video

[@flyboy8752]

@@nickk.a Nope, watch it again at the 5:40 mark: “It’s not going to detect murmurs as far as I know.” His exact words. But it DOES detect murmurs (just doesn’t identify what kind), although Eko just announced a new subscription model, so I guess I’ll have to pay monthly or yearly now to get that and other storage features I think. (I haven’t looked into it very closely yet.)

[@TheModernSnipez]

I so agree with you, so hard to tell if it is on. The core digital was not designed for field use at all. Open charging port. I had it coming apart in my pocket. Wish they would sell a more rough version all metal construction that works for field use

[@Mika-Fresh]

Eko Core 500: $429USD; great price.

[@AntNr511]

Worth tho

[@BigBoiYami]

That's a steal

[@felixd9849]

I also have the core, bought it used. I agree with your assessment the enhanced hearing is really good. But storage is always a problem while wearing scrubs. The best solution was to put the small bell through the triangular hole of the tube, but the the risk of losing small membrane increases😐. I also wish they would put all important function on the interface at the stethoscope. In the app you could switch audio filters between Broad, Heart and Pulmonal. And i actually like these sometimes when trying to hear for breath sounds after Intubation e.g. But to open the app to switch is impractical.

[@saafewolf69]

I think these are very similar or exactly the stethoscope my friend used. She was a Deaf NICU Nurse for around 30yrs.

[@itunnu5103]

I have both stethoscopes. - EKO, the stethoscope head always comes loose from the amplifier. You have to screw it back in place every now and then. This is why I stop using it. - CORE 500, as you said, the earpiece falls off easily. Sometimes, I bring it out of my pocket and start looking for the earpieces. Out of the two, I'm very pleased with the CORE.

[@marietgameel456]

Thank you for your feedback

[@devaux01]

I have the eko core 500 omg that is my favorite thing! Now there's an even newer device i think Sensora or something like that that can detect EF! im like omg.

[@NursePeter]

I'm responding as an RN, a murmur is detected by their apps on the EKO.

[@DeJo1078]

I kept a secondary just basic classic Littman stethoscope just in case but I mainly carried the original core. I definitely want the 500 as I plan on getting my medic cert.

[@hotwireman49]

Cross that one off the list. Thank you❤ much one do you use? I'm hearing impaired.

[@jtfreelancer]

I echo your Eko review. I have a rubber band around the switch of the Core to keep it from getting activated in my aid bag. Without the electronic augmentation I find the analog capability subpar to a standard Littmann.

[@PrepMedic]

I put tape on mine 🤣

[@bradym912]

​@PrepMedic Tape ftw

[@abduraffiabangon9733]

I hope they improve it. Is litmann even listening? 😂

[@nannettejohnstone9634]

Love mine. Haven’t played with it but can it pair with Bluetooth hearing aid??

[@XSE-tk8ej]

Great review. Do you have any sample recordings of the heart and lung sounds from each one of these?

[@Flash1857]

May get one for my grandson for his graduation, thanks

[@RMSVA]

Does the connection between the Core 500 and the AirPods work without cellular reception? Love the review by the way!

[@PrepMedic]

Yeah, it’s Bluetooth.

[@AmericanFUBAR33]

I am attracted to the EKG feature of the Core 500, I often do not have time to do an EKG in solo practice and its nice to get at least a 3 lead screening. But it looks like its more of an Apple watch function rather than a genuine EKG ? from what I understand.

[@lethaldosage]

Could you use an AUX cord and run the Core 500 to a set of hearing protection earmuffs, the type used while shooting?

[@grantjones199]

I love the intro.

[@trevorhubanks6017]

How is this for taking blood pressures? Is the added size a concern?

[@aaronsmith827]

How would this compare against the Stemoscope Pro? I can't find anyone comparing these two products. I'm trying to find the best stethoscope to pair with hearing aids.

[@MarinaStevens]

I like the Eko Core. I'm in MA school right now, and we have free stethoscopes from school, but it's very difficult to hear the heart in the noisy room. I can't decide what to get. Is it too much to get the Eko Core to be MA?

[@samantha_pa]

Yes, I’d suggest a different stethoscope. -coming from someone who was a MA

[@troyspiller]

Im sold.

[@valentinhernandez3106]

Any idea on screen protectors for it? This thing is awesome because I shot artillery in the army for years and now I can’t hardly hear.

[@abduraffiabangon9733]

True, it would be nice to have a screen protector this device 😊

[@craigmelchiano72]

Question please: Does that button on the side "change the mode"? Or can you only do that in the app? The mode between "WIDE" "CARDIAC" or "PULMONARY" sound settings?

[@PrepMedic]

The button changes the mode

[@gusjeazer]

If organizations would only pack a stethoscope like this on their backpacks, we would not all have to buy them, we would not all have to drag a personal stethoscope with us.

[@PrepMedic]

Our ground 911 division has stethoscopes in their bags but almost everyone still buys their own because they don’t like sharing ear wax. Flights is a bit different and we are all required to carry one just because of how scene dynamics work and the environment we are in.

[@ms.toyiareid9132]

I am hearing impaired and have a Bluetooth paired hearing aides and I'm still having a hard time hearing heart sounds...they are still so low and the play back sound different I don't hear the lub dub it sounds distorted....I hate to return it but please help with any tips to here these much needed sounds if u can...I have the New Eko Core Electronic 500

[@truecrimson1]

Does it work with any ear buds paired to your phone or only apple air pods?

[@tkxjubk]

Random question but what model respirator is shown in the little clip of a hazmat medic?

[@lukeblake3371]

Production quality increase noticed!!!

[@giuliodanelon6945]

EKO Core & Core 500 X 3M™ Littmann® CORE Digital Stethoscope?

[@porscheoscar]

anyone know if you can share in real time the bluetooth audio of the lung sounds with someone on a telehealth phone call? You know to avoid having to do the audio recording and send that over email which takes more time.

[@jacobkrout1627]

Question, how do you diagnose weather or not someone has something electrial on their heart. (For use with defibrillators) . Also, with you ever do a video talking about defibrillator paddles and how to use a mobile kit?

[@rachitron]

You start learning how to diagnose it by going to school. School will also teach you how to proper defib the heart for different situations. If you waiting to get into school, you don't need to concern yourself about this right now. What you do need to do is get very familiar with the basics, including BLS work and A&P.

[@hotwireman49]

Will it connect to hearing aids?

[@jamesa7506]

A very good review sir. ✝️🇺🇸💪

[@morgankenney7542]

could you just unplug from your comms and plug into the 500 to listen to it for a short time?

[@PrepMedic]

Unfortunately it doesn’t have the right jack.

[@house7249]

I bought the core 500 and the fastening system seems slow! rotates on its own while I see patients (but doesn't disconnect), does this happen to anyone else or just me?

[@shinalie6066]

Just wondering, can this tell you if the lung sounds has crackles, ronchi or clear diminished etc?

[@PrepMedic]

No. That’s up to user interpretation.

[@Aer_Marique]

If it's digital, it'd be cool if you could just hook it up to your ICS since you're likely already wearing one in the helicopter.

[@qiangyingyan3440]

where to buy in Australia

[@lil2925]

Omg someone else who wants to know the same thing!!! I'm hard of hearing and wear hearing aids that have bluetooth. I so want one of these but I think I might have to just have the core and not the core 500 due to cost.

[@richmuniz1763]

I have the eko core and the app even detected a murmur that my dog has :)

[@sneakysnake2866]

Does it tell you what grade the murmur is?

[@PrepMedic]

@sneakysnake2866 no

[@rafaelvieira113]

He didn't even mention that the app subscription costs $120 a year.

[@PrepMedic]

Wasn’t when I got it and looking at it now that’s only for some of the features.

[@cheryldahl9192]

Cool Stethoscope, but too expensive for me!

[@RachelEllerbe-v9i]

Schultz Avenue

[@yuiopoli9601]

And when they're off calibration, do you have sop for accuracy confirmation? If not, will you notice the failure. Wait for the wrongful death lawsuits from zero daily calibration sop's.

[@PrepMedic]

What needs to be “calibrated” it is a stethoscope.

[@yuiopoli9601]

@@PrepMedic It's accuracy. Instrument accuracy fails overtime. Thanks for your comment.

[@PrepMedic]

@yuiopoli9601 it’s not measuring anything. There is no “accuracy”

[@brianewoldt6717]

I was wondering if I could do a facetime with you ?

[@zaidguevara2124]

Lo he querido comprar y siempre me marca movimientos fraudulentos a través del banco

[@ChaplinLeif]

000 Senger Village

[@rachitron]

Let's be real. We don't carry our scopes around our necks because it's super lame. No need to make excuses for carrying it in your pocket.

[@CatDaddySteve]

No thanks I'll just use toilet paper roll for asistole

[@rachitron]

I've never seen a medic type out "asystole" as "asistole" before. Crazy because autocorrect also says that "asistole" is incorrect.

[@bashkillszombies]

These are absolute garbage, a cute novelty, but garbage.

[@PrepMedic]

Might not work for you but it makes a huge difference for me and I know a lot of hearing impaired providers who are only able to use devices like this.

[@matthewives3933]

Yea, I have to say that these are a great tool. It took a little getting used to when I got mine because everything sounded different. But in a good way. Highly recommend.

[@lil2925]

@@PrepMedic I would love to know where to buy one from in Australia....