Airway Management22 November 1963
Inserted a cuffed endotracheal tube past the neck injury and connected it to assisted ventilation.
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Charles James Carrico Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Charles James Carrico, based on 10 World History Database records associated with United States of America.
10 records1963–196410 events1 places
Chronological biography
1963
Back Examination Priority22 November 1963
Explained that life-threatening airway and circulation problems prevented a full examination of Kennedy's back during resuscitation.
Emergency Notification22 November 1963
Was working in the emergency area when notified that President Kennedy was being brought to Parkland Hospital.
First Parkland Physician22 November 1963
Was the first physician to see President Kennedy at Parkland Hospital after the motorcade arrived.
Hydrocortisone Administration22 November 1963
Administered hydrocortisone because of President Kennedy's known adrenal insufficiency.
Initial Life Assessment22 November 1963
Concluded from the initial examination that President Kennedy was still alive when he arrived at Parkland Hospital.
Initial Vital Assessment22 November 1963
Observed Kennedy's ashen color, agonal respiration, dilated unreactive pupils, no palpable pulse, and faint chest sounds on arrival.
Neck and Head Wounds22 November 1963
Observed a small wound in the lower front of Kennedy's neck and an extensive wound to the head.
Right Leg Cutdown22 November 1963
Performed a cutdown on Kennedy's right leg so blood and fluids could be infused.
1964
Warren Commission Testimony1964
Listed in Warren Commission Appendix 5 as doctor, parkland hospital; testimony was presented to the Commission in Vol. III, p. 357; Vol. VI, p. 641.
Titles and roles
Doctor, Parkland Hospital
Record provenance
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