Jackson Doctor's CPR Technique Explained

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."

Edward Chernoff: Click to watch
Murray's lawyer, Edward Chernoff, was on "GMA" this morning defending his client's actions after finding Michael unconscious in his bedroom.



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46. Sorry but this does not work for me. As an RN, I know there is no bed more firm than a hospital bed... yet, a board is placed under the patient for CPR. In any other scenario, a victim is to be moved to the floor before initiating CPR. And he only weighed 112 pounds so that would not have required too much effort.

Posted at 10:51AM on Jun 29th 2009 by Linda

47. ...I'm sorry, the Doctor had one hand behind Michael Jackson's back whilst putting enough pressue on his chest in order to break rips (which is quite common during CPR)

Something isn't adding up!

Posted at 11:00AM on Jun 29th 2009 by Steph McIntosh

48. This is not looking to good. The autopsy report noted unexplained bruising on MJ's chins and knees, there is a report of him collapsing in front of his oldest child. The doctor may have moved MJ to the bed in a panic and the story gets made up from there. Seems the "doctor" has some explaining to do.

Posted at 10:52AM on Jun 29th 2009 by aj

49. #16. I have taken and was certified (albeit I did not re certify in the past two years, my bad) in CPR training. I took the class and continued to refresh the class because I had children and I wanted to make sure that if anything ever happened to one of them, I could help them immediately. My memory tells me, CPR is administered on a hard surface and there was/is no way I could perform it with ONE hand. Now if some of you, like the good (note the sarcasm) Dr. can effectively perform CPR with one hand, kudos to you...

And again, Dr. Murray is NOT board certified. That's been one of the things that has been stated from the beginning! He is NOT a board certified cardiologist and if he is, he isn't, as someone else posted, affiliated with the AMA.

Posted at 10:56AM on Jun 29th 2009 by Jstbtrflyz

50. This guy is in a lot of trouble if that is the explanation of the lawyer who is defending him. The lawyer hasn't got a clue.

Posted at 10:54AM on Jun 29th 2009 by Jim989

51. #25 .. I seen it heard it a 1,0000 times on the news CNN HLN .. all of them.. he left his car there cause he did ride in the Ambulance , He insisted to the EMS to take him there after the EMS had tried at the home saying he was Dead... I will try and find this but .. If anyone else on this board see this on TV ? or was I hearing things wrong But I think not.. He was in the Ambulance with MJ I know this is what was told.. so many times over..

Posted at 10:54AM on Jun 29th 2009 by JEANNETTE

52. Andy from Texas. " That Dog won't Hunt" is a Louisiana saying :-) I used it all the time and totally agree with you.

As for the Dr. Conrad...Honesty is the best policy. I don't think he wanted to kill Michael. Let's think about this. This Doctor was struggling financially. He had a ton of lawsuits against him and his medical licenses was in jeopardy. When given a once in the lifetime opportunity to work for a celebrity like Michael Jackson....he saw nothing but dollar signs. Not only was he going to gain celebrity status from this position, write tell all books and get more clinics even celebrity. He was going to be able to afford that BMW he borrowed from his sister.

The truth is that Dr. Conrad gave Michael an overdose....not intentionally but HE DID OVERDOSE HIM. Then he panic, he didn't want to lose this job. He didn't want to be fired. He tried to revive him. He tried to save his life. The things he tried was ridiculous because he wasn't board certified. After realizing he messed up, he tried to clean up his mistakes. He got rid of the Demerol, Read a DSM- IV Medical Book. Found the information about Lidocaine treatment. Took it out for the paramedics to think he knew what he was doing. Then he called for help....he ask for someone to call for 911. Later he went to the hospital out of guilt and out of fear.

How do we know he's guilty? Well after UCLA confirmed Michael was dead....the negligent doctor...REFUSED TO SIGN THE DEATH CERTIFICATE. Next, he WENT INTO HIDING TO RESEARCH AN APPROPRIATE DEFENSE. Then he HIRED A TEAM OF LAWYERS. Finally, HE IS POINTING THE BLAME TO EVERYONE ELSE. ( Michael, his family, the body guards, etc.)

Think about it...when you are innocent...you always say things like....I should have done more. I should have called for help sooner, It was my fault....I didn't love enough, study enough, tried harder to revive him, i should have made them try harder at the hospital, i should have stayed longer with the family, etc. DID DOCTOR CONRAD...THE UNITENTIONAL MURDERER SAY ANY OF THESE THINGS.

Dr. Conrad....Just call a SPADE A SPADE. We are tired of your lies.!!!!

Posted at 10:57AM on Jun 29th 2009 by A-town girl

53. Jackson's dr was a quack at the least and probably another "Dr. Feelgood". His practice was closed down because he was a pill pusher. The fact that he ran from the scene and disappeared shows how unprofessional he is, and that he is hiding something. What medical professional flees like that?

Posted at 10:55AM on Jun 29th 2009 by There is no such thing as reality tv

54. He should have a medical bag with him and if he knew Michael he should have known what drugs he was taking and at least had Narcan on hand if he was administering/prescribing any narcotics to Michael. He obviously didnt have an office Michael went to to see him so he must have had some type of emergency kit

Posted at 10:56AM on Jun 29th 2009 by Justsayin

55. LOOK! It's obvious... this Black Quack F'd up BIG TIME. He abandoned his practice and all of his ither patients to be a "Cool" Rock Doc... he did it for Money and Notoriety... he should have his license removed immediately and he should be charged with criminal conduct...
He's a bungling, moronic drug pusher... thank God his old patients and now the world... know who this guy really is...
Take him down!

Posted at 10:56AM on Jun 29th 2009 by judge and jury

56. This guy know he killed Mike, just keep in mind that he tried to hide from the police,left his car behind because it would have been very easy to find him in the bmw, when his escape fell apart he went and got a team of lawyers and they told him what to say, and just like any other killer they never want to see the family for some reason and this guy still have not met with them to tell them what happen to there love one. very heartless

Posted at 10:57AM on Jun 29th 2009 by Noah

57. If someone is unconscious and in need of CPR and lying on a bed, would the first thing you'd think of to do would be to check the firmness of the bed before proceeding? I don't think I would...

Posted at 2:29PM on Jun 29th 2009 by Lisa

58. #35. Thanks. I absolutely have not heard that the Dr rode to the hospital with him. Doesn't mean it didn't happen, just means I didn't hear it....

Posted at 11:01AM on Jun 29th 2009 by Jstbtrflyz

59. What ever the issue is with the CPR procedure, I for one am very glad it didn't work and this POS id dead!

Posted at 10:59AM on Jun 29th 2009 by luvwknd

60. Dr. Conrad Murray is a very cool guy, eh? He performs CPR on bed and he doesn't afraid of anyone.

Posted at 11:01AM on Jun 29th 2009 by theFool

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