I didn't know we had different types and methods of euthanasia that could be done.
Animal Euthanasia: It is known as the act of humanely putting an animal to rest from its pain and distress. The procedures that are used here, may be some what similar to slaughter or pest control, but they are not the same. When euthanasia is carried on domesticated animals, it is generally referred to in Euphemisms like "put out of its misery" or "put down".
There are different methods used to follow this process on animals. Intravenous Anesthetic, kind of a high dose injection, given, after which the animal goes unconscious, and then respiratory and cardiac arrest follows, and the animal is put to a peaceful and quick death. Inhalants, process is generally used for smaller animals, where they are kept in sealed chambers where high levels of anesthetic gas is introduced. Cervical Dislocation, process where no equipment is required, can be done with just a pair of gloves to hold the animal. Used for very small animals, like mice. It is the displacement of the neck, which causes instant death. Intracardiac Injection, process which is not followed, but it is process where the drugs are directly injected to the heart chamber of the animal. Shooting, The process used for large animals like, horses and cows. Free bullet, Used for horses, a shot in the forehead directed down the spine, resulting in instant death. Captive Bolt, used for cattle and livestock. Bolt is fired to the forehead causing disruption in the spine and stunning the cattle, leading to prolonged death. This method is not allowed because it does not give an instant death.
Child Euthanasia: this is know as the controversial form of Non Voluntary Euthanasia. It is a process only used on children who are severely ill or have major birth defects. The idea of child euthanasia is illegal in Netherlands.
Voluntary Euthanasia: Ending a life in a painless manner. This form has been in controversy for quite a while now. In 2009, a few forms of voluntary euthanasia have been legalized in countries like, Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Switzerland and the US states of Oregon. ( Wikipedia, Voluntary euthanasia 2009)
Non-Voluntary Euthanasia: Commonly known as Mercy Killing. It is performed when the concerned person is unavailable, as when in a persistent vegetative state.
Involuntary Euthanasia: performed on a person who is capable of making decisions, but was not asked for a consent, or a person who does not choose to die. This type is opposed and regraded as a crime.
Animal Euthanasia: It is known as the act of humanely putting an animal to rest from its pain and distress. The procedures that are used here, may be some what similar to slaughter or pest control, but they are not the same. When euthanasia is carried on domesticated animals, it is generally referred to in Euphemisms like "put out of its misery" or "put down".
There are different methods used to follow this process on animals. Intravenous Anesthetic, kind of a high dose injection, given, after which the animal goes unconscious, and then respiratory and cardiac arrest follows, and the animal is put to a peaceful and quick death. Inhalants, process is generally used for smaller animals, where they are kept in sealed chambers where high levels of anesthetic gas is introduced. Cervical Dislocation, process where no equipment is required, can be done with just a pair of gloves to hold the animal. Used for very small animals, like mice. It is the displacement of the neck, which causes instant death. Intracardiac Injection, process which is not followed, but it is process where the drugs are directly injected to the heart chamber of the animal. Shooting, The process used for large animals like, horses and cows. Free bullet, Used for horses, a shot in the forehead directed down the spine, resulting in instant death. Captive Bolt, used for cattle and livestock. Bolt is fired to the forehead causing disruption in the spine and stunning the cattle, leading to prolonged death. This method is not allowed because it does not give an instant death.
Child Euthanasia: this is know as the controversial form of Non Voluntary Euthanasia. It is a process only used on children who are severely ill or have major birth defects. The idea of child euthanasia is illegal in Netherlands.
Voluntary Euthanasia: Ending a life in a painless manner. This form has been in controversy for quite a while now. In 2009, a few forms of voluntary euthanasia have been legalized in countries like, Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Switzerland and the US states of Oregon. ( Wikipedia, Voluntary euthanasia 2009)
Non-Voluntary Euthanasia: Commonly known as Mercy Killing. It is performed when the concerned person is unavailable, as when in a persistent vegetative state.
Involuntary Euthanasia: performed on a person who is capable of making decisions, but was not asked for a consent, or a person who does not choose to die. This type is opposed and regraded as a crime.
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