I would recommend that anyone interested in this matter take a look at the
achives. The issue of suitable stethoscopes has been raised a number of times
and a few companies recommended. However what I do remember is that I was
warned that serious damage could result in using the wrong stethoscope and
each individual needs to be properly fitted.
Ian
Quoting Sheenagh Hull <[log in to unmask]>:
> Hi Honey,
>
> No - I'd love to know if they exist! Our local bookshop has a range of
> stethoscopes available to look at - but only the basic ones, not ones
> likely to benefit a deaf student (unless very borderline). I have
> negotiated loans from one/two suppliers but it can be difficult to get
> them to loan to the student (rather than us, the institution) and has
> been on a one-off basis. Bit complicated with insurance & packaging &
> meetings with the student & relevant test experience. Would really like
> to be able to offer a student three to try & compare.
>
> A while ago I got agreement for use of a clinical skills training area,
> within a University department, for a student to test out a stethoscope
> - but only for an internal student, not the external one I was assessing
> soon after.
>
> Do let us all know if you get anywhere.
>
> By the way, just a reminder to everyone about two websites for D/deaf
> healthcare/medical professionals, including advice on stethoscopes:
> http://www.amphl.org/home.php (USA) and
> http://homepages.which.net/~clare.redstone/index.htm (UK).
>
> Best wishes
>
> Sheenagh
>
>
> Sheenagh Hull
> Co-ordinator: Deaf/Hard of Hearing Students
> The Equality Service
> Grd Floor Social Sciences Building
> University of Leeds
> Leeds LS2 9JT
> 0113 343 2616 (v/m)
> 0113 343 3944 (fax)
> www.equality.leeds.ac.uk
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff.
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Honey Lucas
> Sent: 19 October 2006 09:51
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: stethoscopes for hearing impaired nursing students
>
>
> Dear all
>
> Does anyone know of a shop or centre where a hearing impaired nursing
> student can try out some of the different amplifying/ electronic
> stethoscopes on the market? Although a Google search brings up several
> manufacturers, I think it would be best if the student could try out
> some of the kit before we go ahead and buy anything via DSA.
>
> Any suggestions very welcome.
> best wishes
> Honey
>
> --
> Honey Lucas
> Disabled Students' Adviser
>
> Student Services
> Oxford Brookes University
> Headington Campus
> Headington Hill
> Oxford OX3 0BP
>
> Tel: 01865 484689
> Fax: 01865 484656
>
> Please visit our website for information
> about the Student Disability Service:
> www.brookes.ac.uk/student/services/disability/
>
--
Ian Webb
Disability Adviser/Assessor
MNADP
|