I know this thread is a bit old, but I’m hoping this is where my post belongs. I’m waiting on a purchase order from TX DARS for a pair of hearing aids now (MOXI KISS 20, open fit RIC BTE) and am trying to figure out if I really need an amplified stethoscope.
Before I go on… here is my audiogram. I think I did this right.
250 500 1000 1500 2000 3000 4000 6000 8000
L 30—40----55-----55----60-----65-----70----70----60
R 25—30----55-----60----70-----65-----70----60----60
Here’s a JPEG of the audiogram in case read it wrong.
So my question is: can I get away with using an un-amplified stethoscope? I know I’m going to have to try things out for myself and decide what method and combination of devices is best for me, but I’m determined to gather as much information as possible for other students who may be having the same trouble finding advise as I am. My nursing school has asked us to only use a traditional stethoscope that has a bell and diaphragm. Anything amplified is not built this way. I don’t know if I need to petition for ADA accommodation, or if I could simply argue that an amplified stethoscope has a bell and diaphragm mode, thus technically fitting their requirements. Also, cant help feeling it will be awkward and cumbersome carrying around a set of headphones. Also, I’m wondering if he foam earpieces might collect some nasty stuff in a hospital setting.
I ideally hoped I for an option to use an e-scope paired with a streamer and a remote to toggle between different profile settings on the hearing aids depending on whether I needed to hear heart, lungs, or regular speech frequencies. As far as I’ve read, no one has really run with the idea of connecting a stethoscope directly to the HAs via bluetooth.
No one at my school seems to be able to offer any advice. I know I’m not the first to ask and I doubt I’ll be the last. It would be nice to build on this subject for future students or anyone in the healthcare profession to use in their search for a solution to living with hearing loss.
Much thanks to all who can help!