How do you feel about medical tattoos?

James Adair — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 18:51:39 -0500

Response by Maj Marty Hogan made Dec 1 at 2016 6:52 PM

Maj Marty Hogan — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 18:52:55 -0500

Not understanding the question- my wife has one from when she had radiation treatments for cancer. She really did not have a choice and wasn't a fashion statement? Expand your question some.

Response by SFC George Smith made Dec 1 at 2016 7:02 PM

SFC George Smith — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 19:02:11 -0500

Is this what you are making reference to

http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/news/20160923/medical-tattoos-help-hide-surgical-scars#1

'Medical Tattoos' Help Hide Surgical Scars

Pigments can restore more natural appearance that patients are happy with, study finds

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 1 at 2016 7:27 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 19:27:10 -0500

Our son, a Type 1 Diabetic, has a tattoo on his forearm. It is pretty much like this one:

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 1 at 2016 8:32 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 20:32:53 -0500

Medical designed tattoos that look cool? Tattoos stating you have a medical condition?

Response by MSgt Steven Holt, NRP, CCEMT-P made Dec 2 at 2016 10:22 AM

MSgt Steven Holt, NRP, CCEMT-P — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 10:22:36 -0500

As a Paramedic, tattoos are not the first thing I look at on an unconscious/unresponsive patient. We are trained to look for medic alert bracelets and necklaces. I can't over stress the importance of the devices if you have a known condition such as diabetes or an allergy. I'm not opposed to the idea of a medical tattoo but it would have to be in an obvious location and an entire EMS industry will have to be retrained.

Response by SPC Sheila Lewis made Dec 2 at 2016 10:27 AM

SPC Sheila Lewis — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 10:27:50 -0500

Not a bad idea...