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beaglelover

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7. Why don't they just use propofol? As I understand it, if the dosage of propofol is high enough, you stop breathing.

Reply to erronis (Original post)

Mon Mar 17, 2025, 12:46 PM

Mar 2025

So, when they use it for anethesia, they have to put a breathing tube down your throat and breath for you during surgery. So why not use propofol to execute someone?

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Why don't they just use propofol? As I understand it, if the dosage of propofol is high enough, you stop breathing. beaglelover Mar 2025 #7

Because it doesn't inflict pain. That's the point. erronis Mar 2025 #10

Damn Solly Mack Mar 2025 #9