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Michael Jackson CPR Mystery Unfolds

Posted Jun 27th 2009 10:37AM by TMZ Staff

Michael JacksonOne question investigators will have for Michael Jackson's personal physician: Did he botch early CPR efforts on the King of Pop?

On the 911 tape obtained by TMZ, one of Jackson's staffers tells the dispatcher that Jackson is "on the bed" and that a "doctor is here." The doctor is Dr. Conrad Murray.

Several EMTs tell us it's odd that a veteran cardiologist like Murray would attempt CPR while Jackson was on a bed.

Common CPR practices call for the patient to be on a hard surface -- because it is difficult to compress the chest on a soft surface. The 911 operator told the staffer to "get him on the floor."

Cops have yet to officially interview Dr. Murray, but this will almost certainly come up.

Tags: 911 call, 911Call, cardiac arrest, CardiacArrest, cpr, dr. conrad murray, Dr.ConradMurray, michael jackson, MichaelJackson

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61. What I can't get over is who was that guy that made the 911 call. And why wasn't the ambulance called when he was complaining about not feeling well. Because the guy on the phone said that "Micheal was not responding to any thing." Something just do not add up, and I am hurt that some one so gentle and missed understood was treated like this. R.I.P Michael Jackson and pray for the well being of your children.

Posted at 11:46AM on Jun 27th 2009 by Carlene

62. The doctor is a quack! I am an RN and before you begin cpr or about a minute or two later YOU CALL 911. Don't depend on doctors knowing this. They hardly perform cpr on anyone. Nurses are more well versed in cpr as they practice it alot more. Also I had a problem with the doctor calling the shots when the paramedics arrived. Just because a doctor is insisting another medical professional continue cpr is not a reason for them to do so. The paramedics arriving on the scene were now in charge and if they deemed MJ was dead that was their call, not the doctor's! I would have told the doctor that if he wanted cpr continued on a dead person then he could do it himself. Why subject MJ to alot of unecessary trauma? I agree that the doctor was trying to cover his ass due to his negligence. But then again, MJ was an addict and an alcoholic. Doesn't anyone remember how drunk he was most of the time Martin Bashir interviewed him on tv a few years ago? What's happened to the boy, now adult probably, that brought the trial for molestation? Poor kid, we all know he was telling the truth.

Posted at 11:49AM on Jun 27th 2009 by Tired of it all

63. Michael Jackson is a child molester ! and i can not believe everybody is supporting him it makes me sick!!!! HE GOT WHAT HE DESERVED!!!! no other little boy will have to suffer because of this monster!!! RIP FARRAH.

Posted at 11:47AM on Jun 27th 2009 by candygirl

64. Wait, I thought Elvis was the King! Did MJ become the king when Elvis died? Who decided? Should I have had a vote? Who is the King now that MJ has died? Will there be an election? It's true, MJ's death has raised a lot of questions.

Posted at 11:48AM on Jun 27th 2009 by Robert

65. Of course he was on the bed, he had probably been dead lying there for up to two hours, the Dr. knows this too. A normal person wouldn't have still been given CPR and all the efforts of the paramedics.

Posted at 11:48AM on Jun 27th 2009 by MindyS

66. The Dr. is guilty.

Posted at 11:49AM on Jun 27th 2009 by Greg

67. Some hospital beds have a system where you push a button and it hardens into "cpr" mode so you dont have to drag the patient into the floor. If MJ had a personal doctor with him all the time, maybe he also had a hospital bed. Sheesh at one point he slept in a hyperbaric chamber for goodness sakes.

I'm not taking up for the doctor. He did many things i consider suspect. For instance, Lidocaine is used during a code for ventricular dysrhythmias. The paramedics report arriving and finding lidocaine has been used, yet MJ was in asystole (no rhythm). That would indicate that at some point MJ had a rhythm, likly V-tach or V-fib which isnt life sustaining. Why wasnt 911 called then? Why did the doctor try for so long by himself to resuscutate MJ before someone calling 911? Even if he were alone (which someone else made the call) then protocol says do cpr for one minute, call for emergency services, then resume cpr. Why didnt he do that? Why try until MJ was too far gone to call 911? Was he trying to cover up something he did?

Posted at 11:50AM on Jun 27th 2009 by BatShitCraZy

68. I say this Doctor should be Crucified for incompetence. The family deserves vengeance.

Posted at 12:37PM on Jun 27th 2009 by Pablo

69. To everyone who continue to call Michael Jackson who was found "NOT GUILTY' by 24 Jurors, anyone who continue to call him a Molestor or Pedohphiler may they find themself in a situation that their Life and Character be Judged with as much doubt and hatred as they have sowed seeds back to themself until whatever the situation is they repent and let it go and learn to walk in Love.

Posted at 11:54AM on Jun 27th 2009 by 50centDoll

70. Making fun of celebrities is a trend that has evolved and changed over the past decade. Online blogs actually permit ordinary people to express their hate and envy of famous people. They trash- talk celebs and even fuel baseless rumours a typical victim was King Jackson betrayed by the people he loved and vowed to assist. No one ever cared about his children, his brothers or worse his mother. This man died too young and withdrew from society because he must have felt everyone was against him. TMZ Bring down all the celebs and people who inspire, conspire even more with Perez your work is truly art of the highest perfection

Posted at 12:00PM on Jun 27th 2009 by Young E

71. So sad to die from a narcotic overdose since the side effects like respiratory depression can be reversed, if recognized early enough. Of course, respiratory depression or cessation from narcotics like demerol can lead to cardiac arrest. CPR by a cardiologist? These DOCs are too specialized to bother with practicing CPR. I wonder if this DOC was ACLS certified. I love MJ and really hope that his family, and maybe our president, Mr. Obama, will move forward with our healthcare reform to curtail legalized drug pushers like this cardiologist who should be pushing medications to improve our heart function...not enabling the death of our most talented superstars!

Thanks for letting say my peace. RIP, Michael - loved you from the beginning and always will!

Posted at 11:58AM on Jun 27th 2009 by SANDY

72. #50 - Just saw MJ down at Taco Bell!!

Posted at 11:54AM on Jun 27th 2009 by Zeety

73. that's what happens when affirmative action meets stupid black people. probably was coddled all the way thru med school lest the professors be accuded of "raceesm and sheeet"

Posted at 11:55AM on Jun 27th 2009 by sheena

74. Who was the guy that was calling 911? Was it one of MJ's employees?

Posted at 11:58AM on Jun 27th 2009 by Usagi

75. One good question is how come that dr did not let the EMT's call it at the house? Also that dr is on payroll with the company that was having the concerts? Why wouldn't you be there for the cops to talk to easily? He and the company putting on the concerts were pressing way too hard on him to be ready for this tour. Sad, sad when someone who takes care of patients can sell his soul and practice for at the end helping with the demise of a person.

Posted at 11:58AM on Jun 27th 2009 by Originalkat

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