Drug selection is important. Old SF saying for euthanizing a mortally wounded team member who can't be carried out; yet, can't be left behind alive for the enemy: Be sure to use Morphine and not Nubain.
The needles are sterile to avoid frivolous retaliatory malpractice lawsuits since the condemned is still alive when they're inserted. There's also a remote possibility the execution won't occur due to a stay or act of God.
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