SA_Medic Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Do any of you have tattoo's? If so, what and where? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unknown Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 No Sorry-- not my cup of tea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katgrl2003 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Nope, but lots of my coworkers do. It's amazing, they have tons of tattoos, but flinch when in comes to IV's. -Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbanmedic461 Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 I have three. Only one is visible with short sleeve shirts on. Never had an issue. Nobody really questions it. Quite frankly I don't think people care now-a-days. They're very common, very 'out there'. I may get one more done within the next five years or so, no plans yet, but an option if I feel like it. Now a swastika (for those grey's anatomy watchers) tattoo would be crossing the line. Or anything derogatory, but if they're harmless then so be it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbanmedic461 Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 I guess you wanted to see them too. I'll try to get some pics up once I get home. One on the forearm-The old band around tribal design, yes as you may have guessed I got it in highschool. My whole abdomen is done. Navel to zyfoid. I'll have to post a picture to describe it, pretty detailed. Also one on my right delt. Just a basic cultural related tattoo with meaning behind it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emtannie Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 I have one, on right ankle... something that has meaning to me.. It isn't visible when I am at work. A lot of my friends have tattoos... they are something very personal, and not meant for everyone. I do feel that it is professional to have them covered while at work. There are still those who find them less than professional, and in respect, I can honor their opinions and keep mine covered. I do intend to get another one, but it will also be in a location where it will only be visible when I am off duty... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capman Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 This topic was brought up about a month ago, spawned mass debate, and revealed a lot of strong feelings about tattoos and their visibility in the medical profession. See this thread... http://www.emtcity.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=9934 I'm not going to lecture about the search function, but be prepared as I believe that lecture is imminent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBEMT Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 My ex chose her wedding dress specifically because it showed off her large tatoo on her upper back. Luckily, her wedding did not involve me!!! :twisted: :twisted: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scaramedic Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 [align=center:66cd0833ac] A WARNING TO ALL EMS PERSONNEL It all started with one tattoo, now Paramedic Smith can only work in Santa Cruz.[/align:66cd0833ac] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emtannie Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 It all started with one tattoo, now Paramedic Smith can only work in Santa Cruz. He had better hope he never needs an MRI........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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