Thanks to Eko Health for allowing me to give an authentic review on their new Core 500! If you want to check one out for yourself: www.ekohealth.com/products/core-500-digital-stethoscope
My husband bought us one for our use as we are both EMS responders. I’ve been using it on myself as I’ve been recently diagnosed with Graves’ disease and started meds and my doctor was wanting to have me come in weekly to check my vitals. I live 45 minutes away so it was a big pain for the 15 minute visit. I showed her some of my readings last time I was there and she said I could monitor at home if something came up to call and respond as appropriate. So no more hour and a half trips for a 15 minute appointment.
"When paired with the Eko app...." I've used amplified stethoscopes for the last 10 years at least, all with some app or another. And none of which I have ever felt like it would benefit my exam to stop, open, and dither on when seeing a pt. (I'm a hospitalist doing critical care as well)
Totally get your frustration with app-based stethoscopes. Have you checked out the Stemoscope PRO? It streams straight to wireless buds without needing an app.
It looks so much better than their previous rectangular ECO Duo version. the one downside compared to the other Core version is that if the batteries die you no longer have a stethoscope but it is really nice! I still don't understand how they don't have a PC app for it instead of requiring it to be used with a phone though. Patients expect their medical staff to have computers but no one expects their doctors to pull out their phone to start an exam. plus a computer tends to be more powerful and as Ai tools become more common that could be very useful.
I’m a severely hearing impaired ER RN. This stethoscope is the only stethoscope I’ve ever used that actually works to Bluetooth with my hearing aids. Highly recommend
Do not buy it!!! The heart sounds are worse than the yellow stethoscopes. We use at the hospital for MRSA and Cdiff patients. The sound is terrible. Even on the highest volume I cannot hear the heart tones. The lung sounds are decent. The heart tones are nonexistent, unless you squint, and try very very hard to hear them even with the volume at the highest level.
@@jennishatto1618,what about Bluetooth latency and which haering aid you have? Does it need smartphone close to you during auscultation? The other stethoscope, StethoMe with Hagibis Bluetooth dongle has significant latency - I hear breath 1-2 s after it.
Digital Thinklabs aparently there is a doctor with hearing loss who does videos on that amd she like this one better as it can connect even with the hearing instruments on her ear ( forgot the name now )
The lung sounds on the stethoscope are decent. The heart tones you will not be able to hear even on the highest volume. They are nearly impossible to hear.
Littman core is just an Eko Core in a Littman. Which is more than fine for RT I would think. I've been using it a few years, and very happy with it. You just have to superglue it back together every couple years, as alcohol seems to break down the glues in it.
@TheMedLife I want to say thank you, you have been a huge inspiration for me I have wanted to go into emergency medicine for a long time and you have given motivation to do so❤
May be a bit late, but this is a full digital stethoscope and requires battery power. So it's not analog. If you want stethoscope with analog and digital/amplified sounds you may look for the CORE digital
Ordered one after seeing the Eko booth at FMX in Chicago and I didn't even get a chance to try it out as I and a lecture to run to. I'm so excited for it to arrive! - Dr Ahmed
Both work great, I had to use my CME money before the end of the year and I could use that towards buying a new stethoscope, so that's why I upgraded. My cardiology for with attachment is for backup.
I want this although my cheap steth had helped me identify crackles, bronchitis etc.. but it has no ANC and this would hopefully help me to hear better.
I'm not entirely sure how the app function would be helpful in the clinical/in-patient setting as better equipment would be available. However, I do housecalls and rural health and it comes in handy. I've been using it for a week and Im struggling with BPs of all things. Its hard to hear. If anyone has some insights pls share. My older EKO works way better all around. This model is fantastic on lung sounds, but I don't have time to be using 2 different stethoscopes.
Hello, have you scratched the glass? Can you do a review of the glass screen. I have scratched it and I’m devastated considering the cost! The glass is not scratch resistant. How is this possible??? Ca not be durable of the glass is so delicate that if you have the scope around d your neck and sitting at a desk be carful because the screen can become scratched by the desk. Lord can’t imagine tossing it around during a traumatic evening in the ED……what do u think?
They would replace it asap. Just email them a video of your damage Eko. I accidentally drop it hard but can still hear 40x but ecg wise you cannot see it. So I emailed them , they responded within 24 hours
Are there hipaa issues with the app? Most providers do not have a business phone. And even with that, sending the information to ehr can be a challenge.
Please do not waste your money. I saved up to buy the stethoscope. I cannot hear a thing with the heart tones even on the highest volume. The lung sounds are decent. However, there is no way to hear the heart. If you try to count on the phone portion to see the ECG tracing. You can sometimes get a good rhythm. However, on the stethoscope itself, it is mostly artifact.
The original works amazingly. I’ll be getting the new upgraded 500 in a few days and will see if it’s any better/same/worse. I tested it in the ED one day and fell in love with it & based on that, I have high hopes in the truck as well
I cannot hear the heart sounds even in a quiet room on the loudest setting. I would not trust being able to hear heart sounds on your ambulance. I started as a paramedic, and I am now a hospitalist. I would have never been able to hear anything on my truck back in the days with the stethoscope.
Ive heard it only works with certain phones and samsung flip 4 is not one of them. They also mentioned i would have to take my phonak hearing aids out. So not totally perfect for 400$+
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Thanks to Eko Health for allowing me to give an authentic review on their new Core 500! If you want to check one out for yourself: www.ekohealth.com/products/core-500-digital-stethoscope
Hi there, can this be used in pediatric patients?
My husband bought us one for our use as we are both EMS responders. I’ve been using it on myself as I’ve been recently diagnosed with Graves’ disease and started meds and my doctor was wanting to have me come in weekly to check my vitals. I live 45 minutes away so it was a big pain for the 15 minute visit. I showed her some of my readings last time I was there and she said I could monitor at home if something came up to call and respond as appropriate. So no more hour and a half trips for a 15 minute appointment.
Agree on the loudness of the pulmonary mode. I tend to use the cardio mode when doing a pulmonary exam because it reduces the noise level.
"When paired with the Eko app...." I've used amplified stethoscopes for the last 10 years at least, all with some app or another. And none of which I have ever felt like it would benefit my exam to stop, open, and dither on when seeing a pt. (I'm a hospitalist doing critical care as well)
Totally get your frustration with app-based stethoscopes. Have you checked out the Stemoscope PRO? It streams straight to wireless buds without needing an app.
It looks so much better than their previous rectangular ECO Duo version. the one downside compared to the other Core version is that if the batteries die you no longer have a stethoscope but it is really nice! I still don't understand how they don't have a PC app for it instead of requiring it to be used with a phone though. Patients expect their medical staff to have computers but no one expects their doctors to pull out their phone to start an exam. plus a computer tends to be more powerful and as Ai tools become more common that could be very useful.
How would you compare to the regular Littman core ?
Please add a review for doctors struggling with hearing loss and a bit more about Bluetooth function
I’m a severely hearing impaired ER RN. This stethoscope is the only stethoscope I’ve ever used that actually works to Bluetooth with my hearing aids. Highly recommend
Do not buy it!!! The heart sounds are worse than the yellow stethoscopes. We use at the hospital for MRSA and Cdiff patients. The sound is terrible. Even on the highest volume I cannot hear the heart tones. The lung sounds are decent. The heart tones are nonexistent, unless you squint, and try very very hard to hear them even with the volume at the highest level.
@@jennishatto1618,what about Bluetooth latency and which haering aid you have? Does it need smartphone close to you during auscultation?
The other stethoscope, StethoMe with Hagibis Bluetooth dongle has significant latency - I hear breath 1-2 s after it.
Digital Thinklabs aparently there is a doctor with hearing loss who does videos on that amd she like this one better as it can connect even with the hearing instruments on her ear ( forgot the name now )
$429 and covered at work so fully reimbursed! I’m very happy with mine
Hi Iam planning to get one which one you think better eco 500 vs 3m core for respiratory? 😊
The lung sounds on the stethoscope are decent. The heart tones you will not be able to hear even on the highest volume. They are nearly impossible to hear.
@@arleneblankenship2488 so it is worst then a normal scope for heart sounds ?
Curious if you could address if having your patients information in your app has any ethical or privacy concerns.
The app is HIPAA compliant.
Which do you think would be better for RT- this or the littman core digital?
Littman core is just an Eko Core in a Littman. Which is more than fine for RT I would think. I've been using it a few years, and very happy with it. You just have to superglue it back together every couple years, as alcohol seems to break down the glues in it.
I have the previous model and I absolutely love it. The only thing I was I was able to do is use the app on my Apple Watch.
Would this be good to listen to blood pressure ?
@TheMedLife I want to say thank you, you have been a huge inspiration for me I have wanted to go into emergency medicine for a long time and you have given motivation to do so❤
Nice to see you back!
Is it paramedic resistant? lol glad your back
Are you able to toggle from digital to analog mode? Just wondering.
May be a bit late, but this is a full digital stethoscope and requires battery power. So it's not analog. If you want stethoscope with analog and digital/amplified sounds you may look for the CORE digital
You can also use HSA funds to buy this! I did. T is absolutely fantastic tech!
Would you recommend this for a nursing student?
I’m nursing student ! Love this
Does anyone know if we can get one in Australia or are they coming to Australia
have you used this on a neonate yet ?
Ordered one after seeing the Eko booth at FMX in Chicago and I didn't even get a chance to try it out as I and a lecture to run to. I'm so excited for it to arrive! - Dr Ahmed
Is this one good to use for all ages?
Can I use montage bp
Upgrading to 500 from my Cardiology IV with Eko core. Looking forward to using this in my cardiology practice.
How was the experience of cardiology iv and eko? I was thinking this could be a good comvination, but why did you bother upgrading then?
Both work great, I had to use my CME money before the end of the year and I could use that towards buying a new stethoscope, so that's why I upgraded. My cardiology for with attachment is for backup.
@@TRex-NP which is better or preferred?
My HSA account paid for mine through my job. I had money I was going to loose so it was a no brainer to use it to purchase the EKO
I want this although my cheap steth had helped me identify crackles, bronchitis etc.. but it has no ANC and this would hopefully help me to hear better.
Nice to see you back 😊
Any updates on how it has held up?
I'm not entirely sure how the app function would be helpful in the clinical/in-patient setting as better equipment would be available. However, I do housecalls and rural health and it comes in handy. I've been using it for a week and Im struggling with BPs of all things. Its hard to hear. If anyone has some insights pls share. My older EKO works way better all around. This model is fantastic on lung sounds, but I don't have time to be using 2 different stethoscopes.
Can you use it wirelessly? Like paired with headphones?
that requires bluetooth classic support. stemoscope pro works that way
Heck Yes!! Let’s Go!!
does it thread or just unplug easily (eg accidentally)
No thread, just push in and click
Hello, have you scratched the glass? Can you do a review of the glass screen. I have scratched it and I’m devastated considering the cost! The glass is not scratch resistant. How is this possible??? Ca not be durable of the glass is so delicate that if you have the scope around d your neck and sitting at a desk be carful because the screen can become scratched by the desk. Lord can’t imagine tossing it around during a traumatic evening in the ED……what do u think?
They would replace it asap. Just email them a video of your damage Eko. I accidentally drop it hard but can still hear 40x but ecg wise you cannot see it. So I emailed them , they responded within 24 hours
They sell guards for this on amazon
Can you still use for abdominal sound, like normal stethoscope?
Yes!
That stethescope is so cool ❤❤❤
But you can't take a manual blood pressure with it?
That's kind of a big deal.
Yes
Interesting. I've been taking manual BP with it for the past 6 months. Works great. It wont take an automated BP.
@robb69 there was a question mark there...question...not statement.
Does it work with Littmann Cardiology 4?
Are there hipaa issues with the app? Most providers do not have a business phone. And even with that, sending the information to ehr can be a challenge.
No hipaa issues if you dont attach identifying info to the file. I just labe; them Patient 1, 2, 3...
I’m actually so excited
Ear comfort vs eco digital?
How long does it take for the EKG to appear?
Can you still use this in checking bowel sounds??
Yes. Very clear
Anyone knows what happened to his insta?
Wow! I need to save up to get that steth...
Please do not waste your money. I saved up to buy the stethoscope. I cannot hear a thing with the heart tones even on the highest volume. The lung sounds are decent. However, there is no way to hear the heart. If you try to count on the phone portion to see the ECG tracing. You can sometimes get a good rhythm. However, on the stethoscope itself, it is mostly artifact.
Love it ❤️👌🏻
Now im curious about how both of them work in EMS
The original works amazingly. I’ll be getting the new upgraded 500 in a few days and will see if it’s any better/same/worse. I tested it in the ED one day and fell in love with it & based on that, I have high hopes in the truck as well
I cannot hear the heart sounds even in a quiet room on the loudest setting. I would not trust being able to hear heart sounds on your ambulance. I started as a paramedic, and I am now a hospitalist. I would have never been able to hear anything on my truck back in the days with the stethoscope.
@@garyedwards5624 How's the new scope working out on the truck?
@@xx-knight-xx2119 works great for me
Will it work in India?
No
Only works up to Pakistan. Doesn't work in India yet.
Ive heard it only works with certain phones and samsung flip 4 is not one of them. They also mentioned i would have to take my phonak hearing aids out. So not totally perfect for 400$+
It works on my flip phone 4 samsung fine, as well as the Bluetooth reciever adapter through my hearing aids, with out the tubing.
WILL THIS WORK FOR VETERNARIANS OR IS IT PROGRAMMED TO HUMAN PARAMETERS ??????
LOUD NOISES!!!!
Legit question why is this all in caps 🤔
I’m prefer littmann core
Do I need this device hmmmm I don't care if I need it i want it lol
So you have 2 Eko500 not one
Wow the cost difference 😲 It costs around $1000 here damn
Please put on some new Asmr videos 😢
ONLY 429 bucks he says. 😂that’s like half my rent
Id like a demo
Model sent to me for review. Possible??
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It’s awesome got me one few months back. Perfect for fire rescue.
Good information video Sir.
The glass cracks really easy. Ask me
Is there screen protector option?
Hi sir can i get litmaan stethoscope for free i cant afford them 🥹