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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’s Wispr digital otoscope, Jedmed’s Horus+ HD video otoscope, Welch Allyn’s Digital MacroView, Firefly’s DE500 video otoscope and Teslong’s…Read more about WiscMed publishes, “2020 Best Digital Otoscopes Review,” a comparison of 5 digital otoscopes

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 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

"The Wispr Digital Otoscope from WiscMed (Madison, Wisconsin) allows one to insert a small speculum into the ear canal while guiding insertion by looking at the viewing screen.  One can then capture images or select images from a video and share with parents."Read more about Screening for hearing loss – How surveillance is key

WiscMed highly recommends the book Otitis: The Expert’s Diagnostic Guide by Michael Poole, MD, PhD; Stephanie Ambrose, MD; and Matt Crawford, PA-C. With the power of the WiscMed Wispr, it is now possible to see details during clinical ear exams not previously possible. Because of this, it’s helpful to have a guide to the most common conditions you will see. Ear infections can present in many different forms, and, perhaps more importantly, some presentations can fool the examiner into thinking there is an infection when none is present.Read more about Otitis: The Expert’s Diagnostic Guide

WiscMed donates innovative new Wispr Digital Otoscopes to outfit every exam room of the University of Wisconsin's University Hospital Pediatric Emergency Department.Read more about Pediatric ED Receives Donation of Next-Generation Wispr Digital Otoscopes

“I used the Wispr today to examine an ear, captured the pictures of a very abnormal drum and was able to have the patient send them to her ENT who was unable to see her in person…Very cool and incredibly helpful especially right now.”Read more about Wispr Supports Remote ENT Consult

“...we’re now entering the third decade of the 21st century and the disruption brought about by digital health has radically changed the way one can consult with patients...,” said the Medical Futurist.Read more about The 7 Must-Haves For The Doctor Of The 21st Century

“We have seen a strong level of physician interest in the Wispr,” stated Dr. James Berbee, founder and CEO of WiscMed, “and our clinician trials show great promise for the Wispr improving the ear exam experience for the patient, family, and physician, as well as aiding in accurate diagnosis of conditions such as otitis media.Read more about First Wispr® Production Units Ship

"The first patient I examined with the Wispr had a previously undiagnosed tympanic membrane perforation, resulting from a tympanostomy tube placed years ago!"Read more about Best Tech For Pediatrics 2019