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Traditional vs. Digital Otoscopy: Emergency Physician Preferences “Research shows that 90% of physicians surveyed feel that the WiscMed Wispr digital otoscope provides better diagnostic information than a traditional otoscope.” A research survey was conducted at the University of Wisconsin – Madison (UW) BerbeeWalsh emergency department regarding preference for otoscope modality. The UW pediatric emergency department…Read more about Traditional vs. Digital Otoscopy: 9 out of 10 Emergency Physicians Prefer the Wispr Digital Otoscope

I have long been a fan of the Wispr Digital Otoscope5 from WiscMed. The device is a digital video otoscope head that fits most traditional otoscope handles. It enables one to take a picture or video of the ear canal and tympanic membrane and display the image on a screen. One can transfer images via…Read more about Contemporary Pediatrics article “Tools for taming otitis media”

Madison, Wisconsin based WiscMed®, maker of the innovative Wispr® digital otoscope, announced the release of a new software upgrade.  The free upgrade (version 95) is available to all Wispr digital otoscope owners.    New features include: Optimization of image and video lighting Improved power management Improved alerting of low power The V95 software is available…Read more about WiscMed Releases New Version 95 Wispr Software Upgrade

WiscMed has completed a review of 5 digital otoscopes in the marketplace.  The focus of the review is on a selection of devices that can be used in the clinical environment.  The reviewed digital otoscopes are: WiscMed Wispr digital otoscope, JEDMED Horus+ HD video otoscope, Welch Allyn Digital MacroView, Firefly DE500 video otoscope and Teslong…Read more about WiscMed publishes, “2022 Best Digital Otoscopes Review,” a comparison of 5 digital otoscopes

Madison, Wisconsin based WiscMed®, maker of the innovative Wispr digital otoscope, has announced a design upgrade to the Wispr digital otoscope and is offering a free exchange program for existing customers. “The new design changes make the Wispr otoscope even better.  We’ve increased the robustness of a tool our customers have come to rely on,”…Read more about WiscMed Offers Free Hardware Upgrade to Existing Customers

Madison, Wisconsin based WiscMed®, maker of the innovative Wispr® digital otoscope, announced the release of a new software upgrade.  The free upgrade (version .094) is available to all Wispr digital otoscope owners.    New features include persistent image mode (the Wispr starts up in the picture or video mode it was in when turned off), improved…Read more about WiscMed Releases new Wispr Software Upgrade

Pivot International, a company offering medical device development, certification, and manufacturing services, has helped WiscMed co-founder and Wispr-inventor Dr. James Berbee develop and manufacture a next-generation pediatric medical device, according to a statement provided to MD+DI.  Link to the full MD+DI article. Berbee came up with the concept for the Wispr Digital Otoscope during his…Read more about WiscMed and Pivot International Partnership Celebrated in MD+DI/Qmed Article

In the article, “More Than Acute Otitis Media” Dr. Greg Rebella discusses how an accurate ear exam made a critical difference in the care of a pediatric patient. A 20 month old male was misdiagnosed with bilateral ear infections during the COVID-19 pandemic. His actual diagnosis was far more worrisome… The tympanic membranes (TMs) are…Read more about Wispr Digital Otoscope Helped Provided a More Accurate Diagnosis – “More than Acute Otitis Media”

WiscMed’s Dr. Jim Berbee recently completed a personal interview with Dr. Andrew Schuman of Medgizmos. Dr. Schuman, of Medgizmos, states: “The Wispr is Wonderful…. I’ve had a great time reviewing medical devices for primary care physicians for the past 30 years.  Every device has a fascinating origin story and takes years to develop, refine, and…Read more about WiscMed Medgizmo Interview: Dr. Jim Berbee

“Pediatric Mode displays seven whimsical pictures such as a unicorn, frog, or dinosaur to show your pediatric patients right from the Wispr LCD screen”, stated Dr. James Berbee, founder and CEO of WiscMed®.Read more about WiscMed Adds Wispr Pediatric Mode Software Upgrade