In today’s episode of Dr Nora, I take you through my ultimate 10+ year review of which is the best stethoscope to use as a medical student, GP or allied health professional.
Throughout time, I have used several scopes and by far my favourite is the Littmann Classic III. It has stood the test of time and hasn’t deformed nor have any puncture marks developed.
CHAPTERS
0:18 Introduction
0:47 Littmann Classic II
2:20 Littmann Classic III
7:20 Littmann Electronic 3200
11:19 Stemoscope
12:33 Conclusion
COMPANION VIDEOS
Which Stethoscope to Buy: https://youtu.be/MhvwEGBd8Yo
Littmann Digital Stethoscope 3200: https://youtu.be/zl7FVhXMbtI
How to Listen to Your Heart: https://youtu.be/c96kqgW0aUg
Stemoscope Review: https://youtu.be/WUjZMZCmKQU
WHERE TO BUY
Amazon: https://vtudio.com/a/?a=littmann+classic
eBay: https://vtudio.com/a/?e=littmann+classic
Thanks for watching and if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to leave me a comment in the comments section below or pop by and see me in clinic.
Take care and stay healthy.
Dr Nora 💉
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In today’s episode we take a listen to the heart sounds of a fetus inside the womb. You will notice that the heart rate is much faster than that of an adult, in fact the heart rate varies from 110 - 160 beats per minute which is in comparison to the adult heart rate of 60 - 100 beats for minute.
COMPANION VIDEOS
Heart Sounds Under Stress: https://youtu.be/WQh0Yp_7Cx8
Heart Sounds of A Male: https://youtu.be/Av-syKLbFfI
Digital Littmann Stethoscope: https://youtu.be/zl7FVhXMbtI
How to Listen to The Heart: https://youtu.be/c96kqgW0aUg
How to Record the Heart Beat: https://youtu.be/zl7FVhXMbtI
DIGITAL STETHOSCOPES
Littmann 3200: https://vtudio.com/a/?e=littmann+3200
Stemoscope: https://vtudio.com/a/?a=stemoscope®ion=us
Thanks for watching and if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to leave me a comment below or pop by and see me in clinic.
Take care and stay healthy.
Dr Nora 💉
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Rode Wireless Go: https://vtudio.com/a/?e=rode+wireless+go
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The information provided in this video is not a substitute for getting individualised advice by an accredited healthcare professional.
Join me as I discuss all the medical features of the Apple Watch Series 5 and how they can help keep you healthy.
COMPANION VIDEOS
Apple Watch Series 4: https://youtu.be/o3lFCO26UA8
iPhone 11 Pro: https://youtu.be/HUs2TzGr3Ik
Which Stethoscope To Buy: https://youtu.be/MhvwEGBd8Yo
Doctor Plays 2 Point Hospital: https://youtu.be/N1AT7Mfd0x4
WHERE TO BUY
Amazon: https://vtudio.com/a/?a=apple+watch
eBay: https://vtudio.com/a/?e=apple+watch
HEART RATE
On average the heart pumps blood 60-100 times a minute. The Apple watch monitors the heart function and it does this by using a sensor on the back, for this to work accurately, during setup you need to enter in your height, weight, gender and age. It gives you an alert if your heart rate is too high or too low.
Having a high heart rate - over 100 beats a minute can be a sign of an irregular heart rhythm, otherwise known as an arrhythmia, An example of this is Atrial Fibrillation. This is where the heart pumps quickly in a chaotic manor which can then cause small plaques or clots to break off from vessels causing serious medical conditions such as a stroke or other heart conditions. So with this regard the Apple watch certainly is useful, in fact there has been cases reported of people being correctly diagnosed via the watch for Atrial Fibrillation, prompting them to seek medical attention and potentially saving their lives.
But what about a low heart rate? This is a heart rate under 60 beats per minute, this can be normal in some situations, for example an athlete may have a lower resting heart rate. Similarly some medications or illnesses such as an under-active thyroid can also cause a low heart rate. It is important that you discuss your target heart rate with your medical doctor so that you can accurately use your Apple watch.
People who have an abnormally high or low heart rate may also have symptoms, such as fatigue, dizziness, lethargy, shortness or breath or fainting. Again if you do have these symptoms despite having a normal heart rate it is important to discuss this with your medical doctor and remember that the Apple Watch doesn’t check for all types of abnormal heart conditions.
ECG/EKG
You may have seen the ECG/ EKG function (electrocardiogram) on TV shows like Scrubs, House, Casualty or Holby City, where we put stickers onto your chest to have a look at the electrical activity of the heart. It helps us to determine any rhythm defects, whether you’ve had a recent heart attack or any structural problems related to having a murmur. This feature is yet to be released to Australia.
MENSTRUAL CYCLE
One of the new health features is the ability to monitor and track the regularity of periods and any associated symptoms. This is particularly useful in patients who have underlying medical conditions such as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or for those who are wishing to get pregnant or those going through the menopause.
NOISE
Another new feature of the Apple watch is the noise application. Background noise ranges from 65-70 Decibels and doesn’t usually cause damage. Long term or repeated exposure to 85 decibels can cause damage, examples include motorbike or dirt bike.
PEDOMETER
We’ve all heard of step counts, step count this, step count that, 10,000 steps. We know that by having an active lifestyle, we’ll be healthier.
However, if you’re doing 10,000 steps a day and you’re eating KFC, Burger King, Bob’s Burgers, you’re probably not on the right track to having a healthy lifestyle.
FALLS DETECTION
The Apple Watch has a gyroscope and an accelerator and when a hard fall is detected an alert is sent to your watch. You can then press on the screen to say you’re ok, or if you remain immobile and don’t disable the alert after 60 seconds it will call the emergency services. This is particularly useful for certain groups of people, such as epileptics or the elderly.
CONCLUSION
As you can see the Apple watch has a number of medical features which have a number of benefits if used correctly. Please note however, that the Apple watch nor the contents of this video are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health or medical condition.
Thanks for watching and if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to drop me a line in the comments section below.
Take care and stay healthy 😊
Dr Nora 💉
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MUSIC
STRBX. - Wasted (feat. Rachel Geek)
FILMING TOOLS
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Rode Wireless Go: https://vtudio.com/a/?e=rode+wireless+go
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Join me as we share and discuss with you the beautiful sounds of the heart, while answering all of your questions live on the show.
WHERE TO BUY
Stemoscope: https://vtudio.com/a/?a=stemoscope®ion=us
Littmann 3200: https://vtudio.com/a/?a=littmann+3200
COMPANION VIDEOS
Heart Sounds of a Female: https://youtu.be/vxXJ67vPDaI
Heart Sounds of a Male: https://youtu.be/Av-syKLbFfI
Diastolic Dysfunction: https://youtu.be/p-IEhWqpPNA
Stemoscope: https://youtu.be/WUjZMZCmKQU
Litmann 3200: https://youtu.be/zl7FVhXMbtI
Take care and stay healthy 😊
Dr Nora x
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The Omron blood pressure monitor is a simple, reliable and easy to use device if your doctor has asked you to perform home blood pressure readings. In this video I give you a demonstration of how to use it and what the blood pressure sounds like whilst the cuff is being inflated and deflated.
This device should always be used under the instruction of your medical doctor and is not a substitute for medical advice.
COMPANION VIDEOS
How To Take a Manual Blood Pressure: https://youtu.be/Uyygzkk4AHY
Everything About Blood Pressure: https://youtu.be/qSyu72UNgYw
Listen to the Heart With a Stethoscope: https://youtu.be/c96kqgW0aUg
Which Stethoscope to Buy: https://youtu.be/MhvwEGBd8Yo
Listen to the Heart With a Stemoscope: https://youtu.be/WUjZMZCmKQU
OMRON HEM-7121
Pros
- Easy user Interface
- Reliable readings compared to a manual blood pressure monitor
- Detects irregular heart beats
- Has a guidance alert for high blood pressure
- 5 year Warranty
- Comes with batteries
Cons
- Regular size cuff only 22-43cm
- Not a substitute for medical advice
WHERE TO BUY
Amazon: https://vtudio.com/a/?a=omron+hem-7121
eBay: https://vtudio.com/a/?e=omron+hem-7121
Stemoscope: https://vtudio.com/a/?a=stemoscope®ion=us
Thanks for watching and if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to leave me a comment in the comments section below or pop by and see me in clinic.
Take care and stay healthy.
Dr Nora 💉
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