Cardiotachyscope Activity22 November 1963
Observed some electrical activity on the cardiotachyscope while resuscitation was underway.
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William Kemp Clark Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for William Kemp Clark, based on 8 World History Database records associated with United States of America.
8 records1963–19648 events1 places
Chronological biography
1963
Closed Chest Cardiac Massage22 November 1963
Performed manual closed-chest cardiac compression during the effort to maintain President Kennedy's circulation.
Emergency Neurological Response22 November 1963
Responded to the Parkland emergency as the hospital's chief neurologist.
Fatal Injury Determination22 November 1963
Made the official death determination because the severe head injury, the ultimate cause of death, was within his neurological specialty.
Head Wound Observation22 November 1963
Observed a large gaping wound in the right rear of Kennedy's head with extensive brain injury and blood loss.
No Second Visible Head Hole22 November 1963
Reported that he did not see another distinct hole in Kennedy's head during Parkland treatment.
Pronouncement of Death22 November 1963
Pronounced President Kennedy dead at approximately 1:00 p.m. at Parkland Hospital.
1964
Warren Commission Testimony1964
Listed in Warren Commission Appendix 5 as doctor, parkland hospital; testimony was presented to the Commission in Vol. VI, p. 18.
Titles and roles
Doctor, Parkland Hospital
Record provenance
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