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A member asked:
Can someone get a tattoo with a defibrillator?
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Maybe: I would be concerned with any patient seeking an elective tattoo procedure with a defibrillator. The electric needle gun could cause the defibrillator to discharge spontaneously - especially if the device is used over the skin near the defibrillator device. It is best to avoid tattoos in this situation.
Answered 3/17/2020
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Yes: Tattoo needles and ink carry serious risks of transmitting diseases such as hepatitis, but will not trigger a defibrillator.
Answered 5/3/2021
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