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One of them is true, you cant give blood for a full 12 months after getting inked. Not sure about the epidural though, shouldn't think it would matter.

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Q: Is it true if you get a tattoo you cannot give blood or get an epidural during labor?
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Is it True you cannot donate blood after you get a tattoo?

Yes, you have to wait 12 months after getting tattooed to give blood.


Blood vessels servicing the spinal cord are found in the?

Epidural Space


Is it dangerous to get a tattoo if you have a mechanical aorta valve and are on blood thinners?

No I doubt any tattoo artist would tattoo someone on blood thinners. I have five tattoos and was on blood thinner during each one. I didn't have any excessive bleeding. That is my experience. The tattoo artist also knew. I asked her opinion before hand.


What is an epidural hematoma?

blood accumulation that separates the dura from the inner side of the skull is known as an epidural hematoma (blood swelling). The same process occurrence between the dura and arachnoid layers is a subdural hematoma


Epidural and tattoos?

There is no evidence that lower back tattoos cause harm in this situation. Initiating an epidural through the ink of a lower back tattoo will not cause ink to enter the blood stream or the spinal canal, or cause further complications for the mother or baby.Source: http://www.lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/ArticlePage.aspx?ID=302a85f8-7135-4174-bd4c-2bc4ad7e04c2&LandingID=fc6eb1da-98e4-43c7-bb9f-09c17e2a005d


Why Blood cannot flow out during dialysis process?

during dialysis the blood is is flowin through a closed system


Can you have a spinal epidural shot while taking coumadin?

No, The risks of bleeding into the epidural space and causing decrease blood supply to your spinal cord by mechanical compression is to great.


Is smoking weed before getting a tattoo a good idea?

Smoking marijuana before getting a tattoo should have no effect to the tattoo process. Other pain killers like Advil before a tattoo on the other hand will thin your blood and cause bleeding during the process.


Can you get a tattoo if you have low blood?

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If you get hit in the head blood accumulates between the dura mater and the skull?

Epidural hematoma


What is the meaning of a 'blood patch'?

I presume you mean an epidural blood patch. If so: An epidural blood patch is a surgical procedure which uses a person's own (replanted) blood to close any holes in the dura mater (tough outer layer) of the spinal cord. It can be used to relieve headaches caused by a spinal tap.


Can a person having permanent tattoo in his body can denote blood to another person?

yes a tattoo in not in your blood stream it's in your skin you can donate blood