1.  The electronic tattoos are small and wireless compared to the current bulky and cumbersome monitors utilized in medical facilities (Michard et al., 2017).  This would allow for safer ambulation and transferring of patients. 

2.  The electronic tattoo would not need to be removed during certain tasks such as showering, (Ameri, 2017) and transferring a patient.  This would allow for continuous patient monitoring, and increased safety for the patient.

3.  Continuous monitoring of different aspects of a patient’s condition including vital signs, and electrolytes levels in sweat may be possible with the electronic tattoos.  This would provide vital patient care information particularly for those on an intensive care unit (Michard et al., 2017).

4.  The design of the electronic tattoo may decrease the incidence of inflammation at the cite of skin contact (Miyamoto et al., 2017). This would decrease the risk of skin breakdown caused by conventional monitors.

5.  Patients could be discharged home with the electronic tattoo in place.  This would allow for continuous monitoring of the patient’s condition and early intervention. Patients and caregivers would also benefit from the device by obtaining patient assessment information, such as vital signs, faster and easier. 

6.  The electronic tattoo is non-invasive which decreases the risk of thrombotic, hemorrhagic and infectious complications (Michard et al., 2017).

7.  The electronic tattoo is more comfortable to wear than conventional monitoring devices; therefore, patients are less likely to remove it.  This allows for continuous patient monitoring and improved safety for the patient.

8.  The electronic tattoo sensors would provide instant transfer of a patient’s condition such as vital signs, cardiac output, and electrolytes onto a transferrable device.  The information could then be sent to a physician to assist in predicting and preventing adverse events.

9.  The electronic tattoo can be scanned quickly on a smart device to obtain vital real-time patient information. This reduces the waiting time currently experienced with conventional monitoring devices, and would allow for prompt intervention if needed. 

10.  As researchers continue to improve on the electronic tattoo, it may be available as an internal monitoring device.  Its hair-thin size and weight give it the potential to be better tolerated by the body’s organs.  Also, it may be placed in vital areas of the body which currently are not accessible to conventional monitoring devices.

11.  Work stress of those on the unit could potentially be reduced because the electronic tattoo stays in place more readily than conventional monitoring.

1.  Although engineers and scientists are developing “skin-friendly” electronic tattoos to decrease irritation, the result of the tattoo application is unknown and could result in severe reactions.

2.   Electronic tattoos are not one-size-fits-all due to the varying of each individual’s skin surface (Ameri et al., 2017).  This could lead to inaccurate monitor readings and adversely affect patient care.

3.  The electronic tattoo can be expensive to produce (Ameri et al, 2017) causing an increase in cost to the patient and their caregivers.

4.  The electronic tattoo collects confidential patient information which then can be accessed with a smart device.  If the network of the electronic tattoo is not sufficiently secured, patient health information could be accessed by anyone leading to a HIPPA violation and harm to the patient.

5.  The skin naturally sheds skin cells.  This process interferes with the longevity of the electronic tattoo’s adherence and the accuracy of its monitoring capabilities.

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