Now we know why Dr. Conrad Murray administered CPR on Michael Jackson's bed, even though it's routinely performed on a hard surface -- it was a "firm bed."
Murray's lawyer, Edward Chernoff, was on "GMA" this morning defending his client's actions after finding Michael unconscious in his bedroom.
1. Unless MJ slept on a BOARD, I don't see how this is an adequate explanation for a heart specialist incorrectly performing CPR!
Posted at 10:24AM on Jun 29th 2009 by slt
2. "it was a firm bed."
As we say in Texas, that dog won't hunt.
The first thing anyone learns in a basic CPR class is to put the patient on a firm surface -- preferably the floor. If it's true that Dr. Murray failed to do that, that's gross incompetence.
Posted at 10:44AM on Jun 29th 2009 by Andy
3. This doctor is the real wak job. EVERYONE even a DOCTOR should know that CPR must be administered on a hard surface. He also shouldn't be giving CPR to someone with a heartbeat!!!! There are still unanswered questions. Why did he leave? I can't believe this man. He deserves nothing but to be blamed.
Posted at 10:28AM on Jun 29th 2009 by amie z
4. Not good enuf...
Posted at 10:27AM on Jun 29th 2009 by judge and jury
5. I hope they post something else about MJ. TMZ's coverage of the whole thing has been pretty weak.
Posted at 10:28AM on Jun 29th 2009 by I Drink Beer not Kool Aid
6. As a certified CPR inst5ructor, I can tell you that this attorney's answer is complete hooey. There is NO excuse for doing CPR on a bed.
Posted at 10:32AM on Jun 29th 2009 by Gale
7. Sounds like BS to me..
Posted at 10:48AM on Jun 29th 2009 by PX
8. not a very good explanation. it was a "firm" bed? seriously? that's what you're going with? and to continue on and say that you put one hand under his back and performed chest compressions with the other? i find this next to impossible to carry out, anatomically speaking, unless this doctor was inspector gadget. with one arm under jackson's back, there is no way he could've had the leverage to use any sort of force to compress the chest.
i think it also speaks volumes that for someone who claims to have committed no crime and has not yet been charged of any crime, felt the need to retain the services of a criminal attorney. the truth will most certainly be revealed in time...
Posted at 10:34AM on Jun 29th 2009 by tclay
9. what ever kind of bed it was this doctor sucks ! he better go open a grocery ( but am scared he sells poison to the people )
i really hate this doc !
Posted at 10:46AM on Jun 29th 2009 by mnyar
10. PRAISE Michael and COMDEMN the doctor - GOD have mercy on us all because this world is full of fools - - - the doctor should track each on of you posting defamation comments and file suits against you all. America is in trouble, big trouble.
Posted at 10:34AM on Jun 29th 2009 by The REAL DEAL
11. Edward Chernoff,
No matter how you try and "spin" this for your client...we ain't buying it....
Posted at 10:35AM on Jun 29th 2009 by Where is Mark Geragos?
12. 1ST.. #4 THS DR. DID NOT LEAVE HE WENT IN THE AMBULANCE WITH EMS.. AS HIS DR... AND AS FAR AS THE REST... I BELIEVE HE DID GIVE MICHAEL DEMEROL AND HE WENT INTO FULL BLOWN PANIC THAT HE WOULD & WILL BE BLAMED FOR HIS DEATH... AND HIS NON ! KNOWLEDGE OF CPR AND OVER DOSE TREATMENT . AND MOST ALL HE WAS A SO CALLED CARDIOLOGIST AND NOW A DRUG PUSHER! JUST A THOUGHT...
Posted at 10:34AM on Jun 29th 2009 by JEANNETTE
13. I have my CPR certification and you are NOT SUPPOSED to do CPR with ONE HAND! he needed both of his hands, which is why he should have put MJ on the floor to do it properly. Having his other hand on MJ's back will not do anything.
Posted at 10:34AM on Jun 29th 2009 by WRONG!
14. Those 2 days and his team of lawyers really helped him to get his story straight.
Posted at 10:35AM on Jun 29th 2009 by Sharona
15. My Nephew is an Intensivist (board certified critical care).... and he is not buying this so called BS.... I think Dr Murray needs to go back to MED SCHOOL. And his lawyer needs lessons in PUBLIC RELATIONS. Cant sell this one!
Where is Dr Murrays Defibrillator that he is required to have! ....... uh hmmm.... in private practice! TMZ needs to send the HOUNDS ON THIS ONE!
Posted at 10:44AM on Jun 29th 2009 by I say it like it is....
