Medicine

Medicine interactions

Many of the disorders mentioned above are treated with preventative medicines which can affect

blood flow during micro pigmentation procedures.

TASK 1: RESEARCH THE COMMON LISTED MEDICINES BELOW AND MAKE A

NOTE OF WHAT DISORDER THEY ARE USED FOR AND HOW THEY CAN INFLUENCE

YOUR CLIENT’S BLOOD

Medicine

There are 4 blood borne viruses to which tattoo artists, semi-permanent make-up practitioners and aesthetic practitioners are at an increased risk of infection. Read the Health and Safety Executive document

“Blood-borne viruses in the workplace: Guidance for employers and employees” at the following link:

http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg342.pdf

You will find additional information on the prevention of contracting a virus and the measures you should take to maintain your personal health and safety at work.

DON’T INTRODUCE YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY OR PETS TO BLOODBORNE

VIRUSES. USE PROTECTIVE APRONS, GLOVES AND

MASKS AT WORK AND CHANGE OUT OF YOUR UNIFORM BEFORE

YOU LEAVE.