2006-10-14 13:54:49 · 6 answers · asked by chapped lips 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
I'd imagine it has more to do with the fact that it's the way people who start IV's are trained. It's just a step in the process that is stressed from the day you start training, and you get to the point you just do it automatically without really thinking about it. The alcohol swabs/wipes come in the prepackaged kit for starting the IV, and are always in the tray setup for starting them, so you get into the habit of automatically swabbing first. Ordinarily it would be to prevent infection, which wouldn't be a concern in this case, but would just represent the autopilot training of the person starting the IV.
2006-10-14 14:11:54 · answer #1 · answered by The mom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because it is standard procedure for inserting needles into the skin, It is to stop infection and to make sure everything is sterile, i know it doesnt make much sense, espically since the guy is about to die. But i guess its just so the whole procedure is kept humane as possible, that my theory anyway.
2006-10-14 14:05:40 · answer #2 · answered by Don A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe just in case in the last second before administering the lethal injection the prisoner gets a stay of execution. It happens on soap operas so it must be possible.
2006-10-14 14:21:10 · answer #3 · answered by Dellajoy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's standard medical procedure. I'm assuming it leaves no room for an attempted malpractice lawsuit. It's the best I can think of.
2006-10-14 14:04:08 · answer #4 · answered by Porterhouse 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Funny question. I bet they do. Probably some lawyer and some lawsuit says so.
2006-10-14 16:12:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have to treat him like a regular patient.
2006-10-14 14:04:29 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋