2007-06-22 11:10:11 · 17 answers · asked by martin.w 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
never thought of that before. i guess its that human rights stuff.
2007-06-22 11:18:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The needles and equipment used are sterilized, because they are standard medical products that are sterilized during manufacturing. There is also 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). Also it would be a hazard for those handling the equipment...
2007-06-22 11:19:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
One reason for this is that cannulae are standard medical products that are sterilized during manufacture. Secondly, there is a chance that the prisoner could receive a stay of execution after the cannulae have been inserted, as happened in the case of James Autry in October 1983 (he was executed eventually on March 14, 1984). Finally, it would also be a hazard for those handling unsterile equipment
2007-06-22 11:15:48 · answer #3 · answered by Splishy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
On the off chance the lethal injection fails, you aren't allowed to try again (Cruel and Unusual punishment). Therefore, infection from an unsterilized needle could theoretically become an issue.
2007-06-22 11:13:18 · answer #4 · answered by Brand X 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
In case the person administering the injection gets poked. It's also easier to just get a clean needle instead of keeping track of one that's been used over and over and over.
2007-06-22 11:14:47 · answer #5 · answered by choice478 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because its the right thing to do! So they dont get accused of killing the prisoner through infection rather than lethal injection!
2007-06-22 11:14:31 · answer #6 · answered by Em x 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know it sounds pointless, but it is a health regulation. All needles must be sterilised for health reasons.
2007-06-22 11:14:22 · answer #7 · answered by Top Secret :) 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the needles are prepackaged and sterile just like the ones purchased by diabetics...
brand x: wrong..the Court didn't say " one shot at lethal injection and then we'll try something else"- when the prisoner leaves the facility they are dead.
2007-06-22 12:35:59 · answer #8 · answered by sirbobby98121 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wipe the needle around a toilet bowl. Nobody's ever complained!
2007-06-22 11:20:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Interesting question.... Thing is there's no such thing, in terms of manufactoring, as an un- sterile needle -All needles for medical use are sterile until opened.
2007-06-22 13:04:58 · answer #10 · answered by starfish 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They use disposable needles. They do spend thousands saving the life of a sick man so the state can kill him.
2007-06-22 11:14:35 · answer #11 · answered by lcmcpa 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋