2007-12-18 04:09:06 · 26 answers · asked by Masterson 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Perhaps it is to protect the prisoner from contracting anything in the unlikely event he receives a stay of execution during the process.
Lethal injection is a 3 step process, and the 3rd chemical administered is the one that actually stops the heart.
So if the Governor were to halt the execution after the 1st or 2nd chemical is released, the condemned would have a right to be virus free.
2007-12-18 04:23:06 · answer #1 · answered by Grey 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is one of those perplexing questions of life. Let us attempt to resolve this concern, shared by many people, not just yourself. The first thing we need to look at is the question itself. Do prison executioners sterilize the needles they use? Do you have documented evidence indicating this? Have you witnessed a lethal injection and observed the executioner sterilizing the needle? In short, do you know for a fact that this question even needs asking? Whoever told you that needles were sterilized may have sworn it was true, but how reliable was his or her word? Was he or she a prison executioner or some one who over saw the process of lethal injections? Let us assume, regardless of what the truth may be, that it is a fact that lethal injection needles are sterilized. Here are some reasons why the needles should be sterilized, even though they are going to be used to kill some one. First, the safety of the person who gives the injection. What if they accidentally scratch themselves with the needle? This scratch might not introduce poison into their system, but if there were harmful organisms living on the tip of the needle, they would be introduced. Second, not sterilizing the needle might give grounds to the executed that "cruel and unusual punishment" was being used against him. I know it sounds dumb, but you have to admit, in today's society, it is all too possible. Third, sterilizing needles is good medical practice, and it's always a good idea to make a habit out of good practices. If you always do something when it's not necessary, you are more likely to do it when it is necessary, and likewise, if you never do something when it's not necessary, you are less likely to do it when it is. We don't want society's injectors to stop practicing good habits.
2016-05-24 21:52:05 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because though they are giving a lethal injection, it still needs to be considered humain to the best , and injecting with a dirty needls, can cause a painful, wrong type of death, and also could be harmful to the one injecting. Also, maybe the person wanted to be an organ donor. Animal, human, it's still best to be clean and steril no matter what, and the lack of care and respect shouldn't be taken away at anytime!!!!!!!
2007-12-18 04:13:37 · answer #3 · answered by Maalru3 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
LOL you know I never thought about it. That's funny they are going to kill you but, I guess if it didn't kill you and you got something from the needle you could file charges so they take extra time and money to clean the needle even though there is a 1 in about 1 million that you will live from the injection.
2007-12-18 04:14:17 · answer #4 · answered by Southern_lilly 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Needles are mass produced and all are sterilized, it's just the way it's done. They don't make special needles for lethal injection, they simply use what is available, and what is available just happens to be sterile.
2007-12-18 04:12:12 · answer #5 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
According to a number of sites, the needles are sterilized prior to being shipped. However, according to another question on Answers, it's to prevent cruel and unusual punishment. So it may seem ironic, but it's definitely not pointless.
2007-12-18 04:14:01 · answer #6 · answered by andre.3001 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I agree totally with the nurse's answer, but even if that were not the case some lawyer may argue that it is cruel and unusual to not use the same needle you would use in any other patient.
2007-12-18 06:50:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What if the guy giving the injection slipped and the needle poked his finger? It is always better to be safe than sorry.
2007-12-18 04:13:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
That's a good question. I never understood that either? Why waste fresh sterile needles. It's kind of contradicting isn't it.
2007-12-18 04:14:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Probably something along the lines of adding insult to injury by potentially adding someone else's pathogen's to a condemned man if you use a non-steralized needle.
But yeah, pretty pointless... Adds a little dignity though I guess.
2007-12-18 04:14:12 · answer #10 · answered by Luke B 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋