The botched execution of an Oklahoma inmate that lasted almost 45 minutes was caused by the intravenous line in his groin that swelled to the size of golf ball, according to a state review released on Thursday. Agony: Clayton Lockett's execution was poorly managed according to an Oklahoma state official review The line into Clayton Lockett was not properly monitored during his April 29 execution and caused him to writhe and groan in agony and led to Governor Mary Fallin halting all upcoming lethal injections in the state until the completion of the review. The review, released by the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, cited the problems with Lockett's IV line and also recommended more training for prison officials and medical personnel involved in executions.
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Clayton Lockett's disastrous execution blamed on poorly managed IV line
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Oklahoma put executions on hold after Lockett's April execution
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Sedative midazolam was used in Lockett's execution - drug was also used in lengthy attempts to execute an Ohio inmate in January and an Arizona prisoner in July
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