Author Archives: Clare Redstone

Live captions (speech-to-text) for patients too?

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Clare Redstone

I posted before about using live speech-to-text reporting (aka “live captioning”) in meetings, theatre and indeed anywhere we d/Deaf and hard of hearing health professionals are working. Well, how about using it to help our deaf and hard of hearing … Continue reading →

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Cardionics E-scope unavailable

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Clare Redstone

I was very disappointed to hear that Cardionics have not renewed the CE certificate/MDD approval for the E-scope electronic stethoscopes. They expired on 31st August 2012. This means the UK suppliers  are unable to import new E-scopes into the UK … Continue reading →

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Broken links and stale information

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Clare Redstone

The site is being redeveloped and I apologise that many of the links and some information need to be updated. I am working on it. Do let me know when you find something that is broken. Updated information would be … Continue reading →

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Finding your way round the site

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Clare Redstone

I’m developing the site substantially over the coming year. While this is happening, some of the navigation is probably going to be a bit haphazard. You’ll find some pages using the menu bar near the top of the page. Others … Continue reading →

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Live captions (“subtitles”) in the operating theatre

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Clare Redstone

What can we do in the operating theatre where face masks prevent us lip-reading, the surgeon is looking down so we can’t see their face, or there’s too much background noise? Transparent face masks can help (awaiting link for further … Continue reading →

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Welcome

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Clare Redstone

We are a network of d/Deaf and hard of hearing health professionals who share information and support. As the site develops, it will include more practical information about strategies and equipment to enable us to work in healthcare and discussion … Continue reading →

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Cochlear implants with stethoscopes

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Clare Redstone

More information coming shortly. Meanwhile, please use the contact form for advice.

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Open fitting hearing aids with stethoscopes

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Clare Redstone

More information coming shortly. See “stethoscope ear tips and hearing aids,” “BTEs with stethoscopes,” “stethoscopes with headphones” and “stethoscopes with hearing aids.“

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BTEs with stethoscopes

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Clare Redstone

More information coming shortly. In brief, options include: removing your hearing aids and using a stethoscope with normal earpieces adapted ear pieces or ear moulds headphones are often, but not always, possible Certain electronic stethoscopes can also be connected using … Continue reading →

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ITEs with stethoscopes

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Clare Redstone

More information coming shortly. In brief, options include: removing your hearing aids and using a stethoscope with normal earpieces. adapted ear pieces or ear moulds headphones. Adapted ear pieces and ear moulds can be uncomfortable over ITE aids. They can … Continue reading →

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