Friday, August 21, 2009
Littmann 3200 Bluetooth Stethoscope Brings Auscultation to PC for Sharing, Futher Review
Filed under: Cardiology
, Medicine
3M has partnered with Zargis Medical to develop a Bluetooth-enabled stethoscope with recording capabilities that can help physicians get more out of an exam. By being able to transfer recordings to a computer, one can assemble a historical set for analysis at a later time or share selective sounds with colleagues for a second opinion. Additionally, the package comes with two pieces of software, one that helps visualize and fine tune the audio for better fidelity, and the other helps clinicians identify suspected murmurs.
Proprietary Ambient Noise Reduction Technology (ANR)Reduces background noise 85% on average without eliminating critical body sounds
13% better ANR than previous models
Acoustic Seal EartipsPatented 3M™ Littmann® Snap Tight Soft-Sealing Eartips provides [sic] a comfortable fit and excellent seal
Creates a tight acoustic seal from ambient noise entering through eartip connections
State-of-the-Art Sound SensorBuilt to stringent specification
Sound experience equivalent to Littmann® cardiology-grade acoustic stethoscope
The sound received from the sensor is transmitted naturally to ears through the tubing
Frictional Noise Reduction TechnologyHelps reduce handling noises compared to previous electronic models
Less distracting than previous models
Lets you focus on critical sounds
Up to 24X Sound AmplificationExtra listening power for when you need it
Helpful when a heart, lung or body sound is especially faint
May be useful for overly obese patients
May be helpful when the patient's clothing restricts your listening experience
Product page: Littmann® Electronic Stethoscope Model 3200...
Press release: 3M™ Introduces First Electronic Stethoscope with Bluetooth® Wireless Capability ...
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