Stethoscope ear pieces

Does anyone else find it hurts their ears to use the stethoscope for more than a couple minutes? Any tips on making it more comfortable? My one came with 3 sets of ear pieces, I've tried two and they are pretty much the same. The third, I can't figure how to put them on. The other stethoscope only came with one set.

If you are the only person using the stethoscope, you can carefully bend the metal tubes by hand to your liking and comfort. DO NOT USE PLIERS.

Use care because you don't want to kink or dent the metal tube.

Bbw4doc there is a correct method for using a stethoscope.

Insert the earpieces so that they point forward towards the bridge of the nose. That will ensure the eartips fill the ear canal allowing for an uninterrupted sound pathway, and a snug aural fit to block outside noise. If you position them backwards, the earpiece will actually rest against the Cymba cavity, obstructing transmission.

This YouTube video shows how you should insert the earpieces.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1Z7I7guG08

Setting up a stethoscope

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcmaDhLLeJA

Also some tips for using it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5PPi7hBgWQ

If the fit isn’t comfortable, or acoustic performance is lacking, adjust the headset tension. All stethoscopes feature adjustable headsets. Gently squeeze the eartubes together to increase headset tension; pull them apart to decrease tension. This feature is available for most good quality stethoscope , you may need to look up your particular brand of stethoscope .

Also selecting the best fitting earpiece will help/add to your comfort and also aid the acoustic performance of the stethoscope .

For Littmann Stethoscope , useful tips follow this link :

https://www.3m.co.uk/3M/en_GB/Littmann-UK/my-stethoscope/using-your-stethoscope/usage-tips/

Hope this helps

Thank you so much, RN. There's some good tips there!