Digital Stethoscope ClearSteth® by GlobalMed
Capture Heart, Lung, and Bowel Sounds and Stream Them Securely to Remote Specialists in Real Time.
- Confident Remote Diagnosis
- Automated EHR Documentation
- Reduced Patient Transfers
- Real-Time Specialist Collaboration
Key Capabilities
Superior Acoustic Clarity and Instant Startup
ClearSteth® Send Kit isolates specific cardiac and pulmonary sound ranges, delivering superior acoustic clarity compared to single-frequency devices. Instant startup with zero calibration required means you can begin auscultation immediately without technical delays.
Full Frequency Control and Zero Video Compression
Remote specialists hear auscultation as if they're standing beside the patient, enabling confident diagnosis during live consultations. ClearSteth® software streams diagnostic audio through HIPAA-secure, encrypted connections with full frequency control and zero video compression. Specialists adjust audio filters remotely, replay segments, and make clinical decisions based on real-time sound, not patient self-reporting.
Seamless eNcounter® Platform Integration
ClearSteth® eliminates constant switching between systems and accelerates documentation by automatically documenting auscultation findings into your EHR. Recorded audio files, annotations, and clinical notes flow directly into patient records without manual entry. Available as standalone software or fully integrated within eNcounter®.
Ergonomic Hardware Design
Deploy ClearSteth® across exam rooms, mobile carts, and telehealth kiosks without compatibility concerns. The digital stethoscope weighs just 180 grams with USB connectivity for PC and tablet compatibility. Ergonomic design features no buttons or dials to configure, and the frequency range of 20Hz to 2000Hz captures the full diagnostic spectrum from low-frequency heart murmurs to high-frequency lung sounds.
Replay Recordings and Annotate Sounds
Unlike consumer-grade digital stethoscopes designed for in-person exams, ClearSteth® was engineered specifically for remote virtual care scenarios where the specialist and patient are in different locations. The hardware-software integration enables specialists to control audio frequency filters remotely, replay recordings frame by frame, and annotate specific sounds for teaching or multi-provider consultations without relying on the local presenter to make adjustments.
How ClearSteth® Digital Stethoscope Works
Physical Device Captures Sound
The local clinician or trained staff member places the ClearSteth® digital stethoscope on the patient's chest, back, or abdomen. The device's patented technology collects heart, lung, and bowel sounds with minimal artifacts.
Software Processes and Streams Audio
ClearSteth® software instantly processes the audio through four frequency filters and streams it in real time to the remote specialist's screen. The specialist hears diagnostic-quality sound without delay or compression.
Remote Specialist Diagnoses
The remote physician can control frequency settings remotely and replay audio segments to make informed clinical decisions.
Automated Documentation
Audio recordings, annotations, and diagnostic impressions automatically flow into the patient record through eNcounter® integration with your EHR. Clinical notes are generated without manual transcription.
Case Study
Proven ER Implementation: A Johns Hopkins University Case Study
Patients leaving without being seen dropped dramatically after adding telescreening with ClearSteth® during overnight hours.
In a peer-reviewed study from Johns Hopkins University, patients presenting with chest pain received standard diagnostic workup at comparable rates, whether screened via telemedicine with ClearSteth® or in person. Additionally, adding telescreening during overnight hours dramatically decreased patients leaving without being seen, improving patient access to care during periods of limited staffing.
Transform Remote Auscultation Into Diagnostic-Quality Assessments
ClearSteth® digital stethoscope delivers the diagnostic-quality auscultation specialists need to confidently assess cardiac murmurs, pulmonary conditions, and abdominal abnormalities remotely.
With 20+ years of deploying solutions for the Department of Defense, VA, and other federal agencies that require the highest security standards, GlobalMed's integrated platform supports telecardiology, telepulmonology, and emergency triage programs that connect patients to specialist expertise without transfers.