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'''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 that will make you sleepy | * [[Sodium Pentothal]] - a sedative that will make you sleepy | ||
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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 that will make you sleepy
- Pavulon - a paralyzing agent that will stop breathing
- Potassium Chloride - causes the heart to stop
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.