Thinklabs One Digital Stethoscope solves the challenge of auscultating effectively while wearing personal protective equipment (PPE). One's unique design allows clinicians to perform auscultation without compromising protection.



Double bib PAPR
Single bib PAPR
PPE Splash Mask
Bluetooth to PPE

Bluetooth to Ante Room

In the ER - One stays clean
Double bib PAPR
Thinklabs One can be used while wearing a double bib PAPR by snaking the cable out from under the hood and over protective clothing, enabling the clinician to listen without compromising protection.
Stethoscope remains with patient; ear buds are disposable.
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![]() DOUBLE BIB PAPR |
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![]() STEP 1. Insert EarbudsPrior to donning PAPR hood, insert earbuds. |
![]() 2. Place PAPR hood over earbuds.Cable is placed under inner bib and looped up towards neckline of gown. |
![]() 3. Raise Gown over cableCable loops up to neckline. |
![]() 4.Tie Gown, closing PPECable is now threaded via PPE layers for external connection to stethoscope. |
![]() 5. Connect Thinklabs OneStethoscope is now ready to use. With volume adjustment and amplification, sound is clearly audible above PAPR noise. |
![]() Optional - Extension CableExtension Cable is available to provide greater length enabling more distance between clinician and patient. |
![]() DOFFING - 1. Disconnect StethoscopeThe Stethoscope stays in the isolation room with patient. |
![]() DOFFING - 2. Remove CableExtract cable away from clinician, withdrawing cable from under PPE. |
![]() DOFFING - 3. DISPOSE OF EARBUDSGently pull on cable to remove ear buds and then dispose of them with other contaminated materials. |
Single bib PAPR
Thinklabs One can be used with a single-bib PAPR by threading the cable under hood and outside of protective clothing. The cable can be threaded out while hood is tied at the neck.
Stethoscope remains with patient; ear buds are disposable.
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![]() SINGLE BIB PAPR |
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![]() STEP 1. Insert ear budsPrior to donning hood, insert ear buds. |
![]() 2. Place hood over ear buds.Thread cable out from under hood and over gown/overall. |
![]() 3. Thread cable out from under bibThe cable is now ready to be connected to the stethoscope. |
![]() 4. Connect stethoscopeStethoscope is now ready to use. With volume adjustment and amplification, sound is clearly audible above PAPR noise. |
![]() OPTIONAL Extension cableAn extension cable increases length and enables greater distance between clinician and patient. |
![]() DOFFING 1. Disconnect stethoscopeStethoscope remains in the isolation unit with the patient. |
![]() DOFFING 2Pull gently on cable to remove ear buds and dispose of them with other contaminated equipment. |
Wireless Bluetooth communication into PPE
Thinklabs One can be used with Bluetooth, enabling the clinician to auscultate wirelessly while sound is transmitted directly to ear buds. Ear buds and Bluetooth remain protected inside of PPE.
Stethoscope remains with patient; ear buds are disposable.

Stethoscope and Bluetooth transmitter

Bluetooth receiver and ear buds remain inside PPE.
Ante Room Communication
Bluetooth capability facilitates listening from outside the isolation room.
Multiple scenarios are possible with bedside clinician listening with earbuds or Bluetooth, and ante room clinician listening via earbuds, headphones, or loudspeaker.
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![]() Stethoscope and transmitterBoth stethoscope and transmitter can be held in the hand. |
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![]() Listening from an anteroomBedside clinician is using the stethoscope without listening, while a second clinician is listening from an ante room. |
![]() Two clinicians listeningA clinician at bedside is auscultating with ear buds while another is listening with ear buds from the ante room. |
![]() Bluetooth listeningBedside clinician auscultates with ear buds connected via Bluetooth while another clinician listens with ear buds in ante room, also connected via Bluetooth. (Two transmitters required.) |
![]() Listening through a loudspeakerThe bedside clinician is auscultating with ear buds while another listens from an ante room via loudspeaker connected via Bluetooth. |
In the Emergency Room
or ICU
An ultrasound condom or other barrier helps protect equipment and patients.
Thinklabs One works just as well through protective barriers.
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![]() Stethoscope is inserted into condom. |
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![]() Pull barrier over stethoscope cable. |
![]() Stethoscope is now ready for use. |
![]() Condom used with PPE |
Alternate PPE using splash shield
Thinklabs One can be used with a splash shield, respirator and PPE.
As in other scenarios, stethoscope remains with patient; earbuds are disposable.
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![]() PPE WITH SPLASH SHIELD |
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![]() STEP 1. Don the respiratorPut on the respirator before the ear buds. |
![]() 2. Insert ear budsPrior to donning hood, insert ear buds. |
![]() 3. Pull PPE hood over ear budsPlace the hood over the ear buds and respirator. (Some users insert ear buds outside hood.) |
![]() 4. Place splash shield over hood.Splash shield is placed over hood. |
![]() 5. Cable remains outside of clothingYou are now ready to connect to the Thinklabs One. |
![]() 6. Connect stethoscopeStethoscope is now ready to use. With volume adjustment and amplification, sound is clearly audible. |
![]() DOFFINGGently tug on cable to remove earbuds, then dispose of cable and ear buds with other contaminated equipment. |