Emergency Workers Felt Jackson Dead at Scene

TMZ ^ | June 26, 2009

[Shermy]

When EMTs arrived at Michael Jackson's home yesterday, the medics wanted to pronounce him dead on the scene -- but Michael's personal doctor refused to let them "call it" -- this according to sources close to the situation.

When EMTs arrived there was evidence someone had been performing CPR on Michael for "quite some time." There was evidence of Lidocaine -- an old-school drug that can be used to treat disturbances in the heart's rhythm. Medics took over performing CPR but determined Jackson was lifeless -- and wanted to call the coroner to pick up the body.

We're told Jackson was flat-lined when EMTs arrived.

But our sources say M.J.'s doc demanded EMTs continue performing CPR anyway, and demanded that they take Michael to the hospital.

Once they arrived at UCLA, we're told Jackson's doc continued to personally administer CPR -- even though it was clear Jackson was already gone.

[DoughtyOne]

Could be. The reality is that when people with licenses are exposed to people like Jackson, things can turn south in a real hurry. Idolization aside, my ability to maintain my license would be more important to me. I’m not a physician, just saying...

[DoughtyOne]

I wonder what the justification for using Class II narcotics on Jackson on an ongoing basis would be. Those meds are generally used temporarily, unless someone is terminal.

[MediaMole]

Paramedics may not usually, but they do call a lot of patients DOA. It’s very common for the meds to arrive, then call off any other units and request the coroner.

There are even scenarios where EMTs, rather than paramedics can say the patient is dead. Even if paramedics are working on the patient, the doctor at the hospital can call it over the radio.