Do they use sterilized needles for death by lethal injection? If so, why?
nan_seat
2005-12-16 12:13:21 UTC
Do they use sterilized needles for death by lethal injection? If so, why?
Two answers:
2005-12-16 12:17:03 UTC
Yes, for a few reasons. From Wikipedia:
The needles and equipment used are also sterilized. One reason for this is because it the needles are standard medical products that are sterilized during manufacturing. Also, there is a chance that the prisoner could receive a stay of execution after the needles have been inserted as happened in the case of James Autry in October 1983 (he was executed eventually on 14 March 1984). Finally, It would also be a hazard for those handling unsterile equipment.
Monolith
2005-12-16 12:20:56 UTC
What, do you think theyre just going to keep a few unsterilized needles in a box somewhere?
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