How To Use sodium thiopental In A Sentence
- Sodium thiopental was used by most U.S. states as part of a lethal injection combination, but many have switched to an alternative drug called pentobarbital amid an ongoing shortage. The Seattle Times
- Tennessee has ordered a supply of sodium thiopental from a foreign source, possibly in the U. K, according to the suit, which was filed by a London law firm and by Reprieve, a London-based human rights group. Suit Targets Execution Drug
- Like other states, Virginia recently replaced sodium thiopental with pentobarbital after a nationwide shortage of the sedative, which is administered before two other drugs that stop the inmate's breathing and heart. Breaking News: CBS News
- Two states, Ohio and Washington, use only one drug, sodium thiopental, which is fatal at larger doses for executions. NYT > Home Page
- For example, before Ohio switched to pentobarbital, the state purchased its supply of sodium thiopental from the Southern Ohio Medical Center, a hospital in Lucasville just a few miles from the prison where Ohio puts inmates to death. States moving quickly to switch execution drug
- Oklahoma last year became the first state to switch to another method, replacing sodium thiopental with pentobarbital, which is widely used to euthanize animals. Lethal injection drug being phased out
- The regulations proposed by O'Malley's Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services include multiple references to the drug in question, sodium thiopental, which is also known as sodium pentothal. Halt in production of lethal drug to be issue in Md. death penalty deliberations
- Sodium thiopental is used to render prisoners unconscious before they are killed with other drugs. Arizona execution on hold after state refuses to name British drug supplier
- Sodium thiopental, known by the brand name Pentothal, is no longer the most commonly used anesthetic in Canada, but is critical because it's considered the best drug for geriatric, cardiovascular, obstetric and other patients who may be prone to side effects or complications from other medications. The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed
- Ohio and Washington state recently switched to using only sodium thiopental, which is also known as Pentothal. Company to stop making drug commonly used in executions
