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[[Image:lethalinjection.jpg|right|250px|thumb|A corrections officer preparing for a lethal injection.]] | [[Image:lethalinjection.jpg|right|250px|thumb|A corrections officer preparing for a lethal injection.]] | ||
'''Lethal injection''' is a method of execution used for crimes which warrant [[capital punishment]]. The usual procedure for lethal injection involves strapping a prisoner down to a gurney-style bed. Two sets of intravenous tubes are inserted into each of the prisoners arms. A typical lethal injection will include three drugs: | '''Lethal injection''' is a method of execution used for crimes which warrant [[capital punishment]]. The usual procedure for lethal injection involves strapping a prisoner down to a gurney-style bed. Two sets of intravenous tubes are inserted into each of the prisoners arms. A typical lethal injection will include three drugs: | ||
| − | * [[Sodium Pentothal]] - a sedative | + | * [[Sodium Pentothal]] - a sedative to put the prisoner to sleep |
| − | * ''Pavulon'' - a paralyzing agent that | + | * ''Pavulon'' - a paralyzing agent that to stop the breathing |
| − | * ''Potassium Chloride'' - causes the [[heart]] to | + | * ''Potassium Chloride'' - a drug that causes the [[heart]] to cease beating. |
Death by lethal injection is not painful as the inmate will go to sleep prior to the [[death]]-inducing drugs are pumped in their veins. Lethal injection is the preferred method for executions in the [[United States]]. It is also used in [[Japan]] and [[Arab]] countries. | Death by lethal injection is not painful as the inmate will go to sleep prior to the [[death]]-inducing drugs are pumped in their veins. Lethal injection is the preferred method for executions in the [[United States]]. It is also used in [[Japan]] and [[Arab]] countries. | ||
Revision as of 05:16, April 23, 2007
Lethal injection is a method of execution used for crimes which warrant capital punishment. The usual procedure for lethal injection involves strapping a prisoner down to a gurney-style bed. Two sets of intravenous tubes are inserted into each of the prisoners arms. A typical lethal injection will include three drugs:
- Sodium Pentothal - a sedative to put the prisoner to sleep
- Pavulon - a paralyzing agent that to stop the breathing
- Potassium Chloride - a drug that causes the heart to cease beating.
Death by lethal injection is not painful as the inmate will go to sleep prior to the death-inducing drugs are pumped in their veins. Lethal injection is the preferred method for executions in the United States. It is also used in Japan and Arab countries.