Dr. Carrico. Yes, sir; it was, excellent cardiac massage.
Mr. Specter. Were bloods administered to the President?
Dr. Carrico. Yes, sir.
(At this point, Mr. Dulles entered the hearing room.)
Mr. Specter. Dr. Carrico, was any action taken with respect to the adrenalin insufficiency of President Kennedy?
Dr. Carrico. Yes, sir; he was given 300 milligrams of hydrocortisone which is an adrenal hormone.
Mr. Specter. And what was the reason for the administration of that drug?
Dr. Carrico. It was recalled that the President had been said to have adrenal insufficiency.
Mr. Specter. Now, at what time was the death of the President pronounced, Doctor?
Dr. Carrico. At 1 o'clock.