Mr. Specter. Who was the first doctor to reach President Kennedy on his arrival at Parkland Hospital?
Dr. Carrico. I was.
Mr. Specter. And who else was with President Kennedy on his arrival, as best you can recollect it?
Dr. Carrico. Mrs. Kennedy was there, and there were some men in the room, who I assumed were Secret Service men; I don't know.
Mr. Specter. Can you identify any nurses who were present, in addition to Miss Bowron?
Dr. Carrico. No, I don't recall any of them.
Mr. Specter. What did you observe as to the President's condition upon his arrival?
Dr. Carrico. He was lying on a carriage, his respirations were slow, spasmodic, described as agonal.
Mr. Specter. What do you mean by "agonal" if I may interrupt you for just a moment there, Doctor?
Dr. Carrico. These are respirations seen in one who has lost the normal coordinated central control of respiration. These are spasmodic and usually reflect a terminal patient.