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Tennessee executes man with implanted heart device despite concerns over shock risk (www.cbsnews.com)

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[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 7 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (4 children)

Who was at risk of being shocked?

If it was the person being executed: Isn't that the whole idea?

edit: Or maybe they were just worried that the defibrilator would have prevented him from dying. 🤔

[–] modus@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago

I think the point of concern is that it prolonged the entire procedure. His heart was simultaneously being chemically stopped and electrically jump-started.

[–] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 5 points 1 month ago

The defibrillator might actually make it a horrible slow death. Imagine dying over and over again.

[–] Captainautism@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 1 month ago

There was a concern that the defibrillator would keep bringing him back to life.

[–] cjoll4@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Yeah, the concern was that the defibrillator was shocking his heart as his heart rate slowed down, causing unnecessary pain and distress.