I posted this in the nursing with disabilites forum also. Basically, my audiologisst suggested I get a PDA assisted stethoscope. It looks like VESED will pay for one. I thank everyone who directed me to VESED. I am a working LPN in school to be an RN. Does anyone have any input on these. I would like to try an electronic littman but my audiologist suggests a PDA assisted steth because of my hearing loss. I use an old electronic adscope right now. I can hear blood pressures but not much else. Thanks Colleen
lpnflorida 1,304 Posts Specializes in psych. rehab nursing, float pool. Has 30 years experience. Mar 19, 2009 Alternative stethoscope options (PDA photo and tactile stethoscope photo courtesy of Cardionics, PDA/E-Scope II photo courtesy of Stethographics) For individuals with a very profound hearing loss (or individuals who desire to supplement what they are hearing through a stethoscope), a visual display or a tactile stethoscope is an option: Stethographics visual display software on a PDA can be hooked up to a stethoscope with an output jack such as... ...the E-Scope II. The E-Scope II and the Stethographics software on a PDA can be purchased as a package from Cardionics http://www.cardionics.com/stethoscopes/E-Scope II Electronic Stethoscope - Clinical Model Product: E-Scope II Electronic Stethoscope (clinical model) Cat. No.: 718-7700 Price: $335.00 Technical Support: Lifetime Warranty: 1 year - parts and labor * Request Information * Add to cart * Download Literature (.pdf ) new The E-Scope® Electronic Stethoscope provides the user with clear, amplified heart or breath sounds.Cardionics currently has a tactile stethoscope under development. Once available, it will be sold through Becky Morris at Beyond Hearing Aids
tinamarie4545 1 Post May 24, 2009 Hi-I read your post on stethoscopes. I am going to school to be an RN too and I am deaf in one ear and having trouble hearing the sounds I need to hear. I cant hear the blood pressure sounds on everyone (especially if there is a lot of noise). I am going to buy the e-scope, but was reading something you wrote about Vesid. Do they assist with school if you have a hearing disablity and if you dont mind how can i find out about them. Thank you
