Lethal injection
Lethal Injection
Lethal injection (/ˈliːθəl ɪnˈdʒɛkʃən/) is a method of capital punishment originating in the United States in which a person is injected with a fatal dose of drugs (typically a barbiturate, paralytic, and potassium solution).
Etymology
The term "lethal injection" derives from the English words "lethal" (from the Latin letalis, meaning "deadly") and "injection" (from the Latin injectionem, meaning "a throwing in").
Procedure
The procedure for lethal injection varies among jurisdictions, but typically involves the intravenous administration of three drugs in sequence: an anesthetic such as sodium thiopental, a paralytic agent such as pancuronium bromide, and a drug to stop the heart, such as potassium chloride.
Controversy
Lethal injection has been the subject of much debate. Critics argue that it constitutes cruel and unusual punishment, while proponents maintain that it is a humane method of execution.
Related Terms
- Capital punishment
- Cruel and unusual punishment
- Sodium thiopental
- Pancuronium bromide
- Potassium chloride
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lethal injection
- Wikipedia's article - Lethal injection
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