State protocol calls for a second dose of pentobarbital if the first doesn't result in death.
"Veins May Have Ruptured, Blown": How Christa Pike Survived Execution Attempt
In short
Christa Pike, a condemned prisoner, narrowly escaped execution after a second dose of pentobarbital failed to cause her death. This incident highlights the potential for protocol failures in lethal injection procedures.
Key points
- Christa Pike's survival was averted by a second dose of pentobarbital.: Christa Pike's survival was averted by a second dose of pentobarbital.
- The incident highlights the importance of protocol adherence in lethal injection procedur…: The incident highlights the importance of protocol adherence in lethal injection procedures.
- State protocol requires a second dose if the first is insufficient to ensure death.: State protocol requires a second dose if the first is insufficient to ensure death.