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Cardionics E-Scope II Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
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E-Scope
II
Electronic Stethoscope
Models:
718-7700, 718-7710, 718-7712, 718-7740, 718-7750
US Patent No. 5,025,809
Manual P/N: 014-7700, Revision F
Date: June 2009
® E-Scope is a registered trademark of Cardionics, Inc., Webster, Texas USA
™
Specialist is a trademark of Cardionics, Inc.

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  • Page 1 Electronic Stethoscope Models: 718-7700, 718-7710, 718-7712, 718-7740, 718-7750 US Patent No. 5,025,809 Manual P/N: 014-7700, Revision F Date: June 2009 ® E-Scope is a registered trademark of Cardionics, Inc., Webster, Texas USA ™ Specialist is a trademark of Cardionics, Inc.
  • Page 2 For these reasons, Cardionics recommends that you consult with your audiologist for advice covering your hearing loss and the response of your hearing aid.
  • Page 3 Adjusting the Volume: There are 64 steps between the highest and lowest volume positions on the E-Scope II. The best way to adjust the volume is to press and hold the plus (+) or minus (-) buttons on the stethoscope head until the desired volume is achieved.
  • Page 4 Safety Precautions The following symbols are applicable to this device: No degree of protection against ingress of IPX0 water. Attention: Read and understand all warnings and cautions before use. Type BF Equipment. This equipment provides a high degree of protection against electric shock.
  • Page 5 The E-Scope has significant volume output. Do not turn on higher than required for normal listening. No serviceable parts. Do not attempt to repair or service the E-Scope. Return to Cardionics for any and all repairs. Call 281-488-5901 for service directions.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Page No. 1.0 Product Description ............1 1.1 Models and Accessories .........4 2.0 Using the E-Scope............8 2.1 general clinical use..........8 2.2 for teaching............8 2.3 recording............8 2.4 in telemedicine ..........9 2.5 other applications ..........9 3.0 Operation................9 3.1 Volume Adjust..........

  • Page 7: Product Description

    1.0 Product Description The E-SCOPE II is a second generation, patented, CE certified, electronic stethoscope. It allows the user to amplify or record heart and breath sounds. The E-Scope II is an electronic stethoscope featuring a slim-line design with the volume and filter controls on the head of the stethoscope.

  • Page 8: List Of Figures Figure 1 E-Scope Clinical Model

    A sound selector switch is provided to allow listening in the proper frequency response for either heart sounds or breath sounds. There are several models of the E-Scope II. The clinical E-Scope (cat. no. 718-7740, 718-7700) and the Belt model E-Scope for hearing impaired users (cat.

  • Page 9: Figure 3 Wearing The E-Scope

    Figure 3 Wearing the E-Scope Figure 4 – Using the E-Scope...

  • Page 10: Models And Accessories

    1.1 Models and Accessories Cat. no. Description Clinical Models 718-7700 E-Scope Electronic Stethoscope Clinical model with Specialist Adult Diaphragm E-Scope Electronic Stethoscope with Specialist 718-7740 Adult Diaphragm and Specialist Adult Bell Pediatric Model E-Scope Electronic Stethoscope (same as cat. 718-7745 no.

  • Page 11: Figure 5 Headphone, Over The Head Style

    Accessories Cat. no. Description 718-0405 Over the head style headphone These headphones are designed for use with the E-Scope Belt model, cat. no. 718-7710 or cat. no 718-7750. Figure 5. Over the head style headphone. 718-0415 Behind the head style headphone These headphones are designed for use with E- Scope model 718-7710 and 718-7750.
  • Page 12 360-7740 Specialist™ Adult Diaphragm The performance of the Specialist Adult Diaphragm is, on average, about 3 dB or 40% better than a stamped metal diaphragm. 360-7750 Specialist Adult Bell Like the above Specialist Adult Diaphragm, the Specialist Adult Bell is machined from high-grade stainless steel.

  • Page 13: Figure 7 Specialist Diaphragm

    Accessory Pack. Each E-Scope is supplied with an Accessory pack that contains a pediatric diaphragm, plastic adult bell, plastic pediatric bell and plastic infant bell. These chest pieces can be used by replacing the existing chest piece by unscrewing. Additionally, this pack contains both mushroom and hard plastic ear tips.

  • Page 14: Using The E-Scope

    Cable Connections Cat. no. Description 711-9000 Interface Cable. Connects to a PC or recording device that accepts an 1/8 inch phone plug. 2.0 Using the E-Scope 2.1 To use the E-Scope, place the stethoscope on the patient in the normal manner as shown in Figure 4. Press any button on the head of the stethoscope to turn it ON.

  • Page 15: In Telemedicine

    2.4 For Telemedicine Use The E-Scope may be used for sending heart and/or lung sounds over telephone lines or the internet using a recognized telemedicine system such as PolyCom or Tandberg systems. 2.5 Other Applications a. The E-Scope can be used for general clinical use in place of an ordinary acoustic stethoscope.

  • Page 16: Battery

    shuts off power after approximately 1.5 to 2 minutes. The timer is restarted each time one of the switches is pressed. 3.4 Battery A single AAA battery powers the E-Scope. This battery will operate the E-Scope for approximately 4.5 months assuming it is used 30 times per day, 5 days per week.

  • Page 17: Figure 12 E-Scope Controls

    Figure 12 - E-Scope Controls Output Jack for Cardionics Headphone, Model 718-0405 and 718-0415. Cardionics E-SCOPE Electronic Stethoscope Increase or decre ases the volume. Press either button while the unit is off and it will power on in the heart sound mode by default and remain on for 1.5 minutes.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting Guide

    If this does not restart the E-Scope, check the battery and replace if necessary. If the E-Scope still does not restart, please call Cardionics for assistance. Not enough volume Press and hold the + button on the head of the E-Scope. If using a hearing aid, the volume should be increased gradually while tapping the diaphragm lightly.

  • Page 19: Warranty

    7.0 Limited Warranty What this warranty covers: Cardionics, Inc. warrants this product to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original consumer purchase from Cardionics or an authorized dealer.
  • Page 20 Cardionics will call you to obtain your authorization prior to making the repair. We will ask for a credit card payment at the time of the call. If the repair is from an authorized Cardionics dealer or institution, Cardionics will ask for a purchase order number.

  • Page 21: Appendix

    8.0 APPENDIX 8.1 Recording Techniques The user should recognize that listening to heart or breath sounds and recording them are different. Obtaining good recordings takes time and practice. To obtain a good recording, the stethoscope head should be taped to the patient.
  • Page 22 a result, the lower-frequency components of the heart sounds are attenuated, whereas the higher frequencies are still well heard. This important maneuver of being able to diminish the intensity of low- pitched sounds, by pressure on the bell has several implications and applications: a.

  • Page 23: Index

    8.0 Index Accessories ......5 Safety Precautions....d Accessory pack.....7 Sounds Output ....10 Battery ......c, d, 10 Specialist Adult Bell ....6 Cable, Recording ....8 5, 6 Cleaning......10, 12 Specialist Pediatric Bell.4, 6, 7 EMS, E-Scope ......4 Stethophones......5 Filter........8, 9 Teaching with E-Scope ..8 Pediatrics, E-Scope in...9 Telemedicine, E-Scope in ..9 Headphones ......5...

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