Airway Management
Inserted a cuffed endotracheal tube past the neck injury and connected it to assisted ventilation.
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Charles James Carrico Biography and Timeline
Follow Charles James Carrico through 10 dated historical records for United States of America.
Charles James Carrico, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1963
Back Examination Priority
Explained that life-threatening airway and circulation problems prevented a full examination of Kennedy's back during resuscitation.
Emergency Notification
Was working in the emergency area when notified that President Kennedy was being brought to Parkland Hospital.
First Parkland Physician
Was the first physician to see President Kennedy at Parkland Hospital after the motorcade arrived.
Hydrocortisone Administration
Administered hydrocortisone because of President Kennedy's known adrenal insufficiency.
Initial Life Assessment
Concluded from the initial examination that President Kennedy was still alive when he arrived at Parkland Hospital.
Initial Vital Assessment
Observed Kennedy's ashen color, agonal respiration, dilated unreactive pupils, no palpable pulse, and faint chest sounds on arrival.
Neck and Head Wounds
Observed a small wound in the lower front of Kennedy's neck and an extensive wound to the head.
Right Leg Cutdown
Performed a cutdown on Kennedy's right leg so blood and fluids could be infused.
1964
Warren Commission Testimony
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.
Records, sources and methodology
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