Why do they sterilize the needle for lethal injections?
What is the point of doing that?
Just to let you know, I am not the one giving the TH's down.
What is the point of doing that?
Just to let you know, I am not the one giving the TH's down.
Veritas
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They do not reuse needles now...everything is disposable.
A needle is used once and thrown away.
The needle is already sterile.
Anonymous
For what? People?
If for lethal injections for people they an IV and the various solutions are administered. One to knock them out, one to paralyze the body and one to stop the heart. It takes about 3-5 minutes, but the wait can be up to a half an hour before pronouncing death has occurred.
Jackie<3
I know, it makes no sense, the person's going to die anyways. I'm assuming its just standard procedure because every time a person gets a shot, injection, etc. the needle must be sterilized.
Rita Rose
Anyone who uses needles has a routine. The cleaning of the arm, the cleaning of the needle. Just a habit that is very important.
Kauf it Up
Not sure....I wonder what one of those used needles would be worth after a famous homicidal maniac is put down for the last time? Antiques Roadshow....be on the lookout!
I say hand that needle to the family ...just like the American flag at a Funeral for Vets...
They can frame it for viewing too!
What a wonderful conversation piece that would make. lol.