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Thom Dick
Thom Dick
has been involved in EMS for 43 years, 23 of them as a full-time EMT and paramedic in San Diego County. He's currently the quality care coordinator for Platte Valley Ambulance, a hospital-based 9-1-1 system in Brighton, Colo. Contact him at boxcar_414@comcast.net
content by Thom Dick
Book on Talking to Unresponsive Patients Is Convincing
New scientific book about out-of-body experiences convincing that EMS providers should talk to unresponsive patients.
Why EMS Shouldn’t Always Transport
I think our approach to EMS does a pathetic job of caring for many of the people we serve, Life-Saver.
How to Prevent Critical EMS Vehicle Failures
Ambulance battery failures are common but easy to prevent.
Factor the Weight of Your Stretcher When Moving Patients
Knowing how much your stretcher weighs without a patient is critical information when planning patient movement while also protecting your back.
Rural EMT’s Idea Addresses Loading/Unloading Challenges for Rural Crews
Bedrock Lift offers simple solution for loading, unloading bariatric patients.
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Videos- Culture of Safety Draft Document
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- Rural Example of Community Medicine
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Follow in the footsteps of these inspirational leaders of EMS.
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Worker Rescued From Maryland Parking Garage Collapse
Victim was buried for four hours under a 55,000-pound slab.
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Parking Garage Collapses at Maryland Shopping Mall
“Extended extrication” being done for a person pinned under a key section.
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Search Continues for Child in Minnesota Landslide
One child killed, two injured when gravel gives way at popular park.
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Minnesota Park Landslide
One child dead, two injured and a fourth is missing during field trip tragedy.
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Day 6 in Pictures: Ambulance Leadership Forum
The Ambulance Leadership Forum in Warwickshire, England.
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EZ-IO® Intraosseous Infusion System Real Time Humerus Infusion
Leg access using the EZ-IO.
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VividTrac offered by Vivid Medical - EMS Today 2013
VividTrac, affordable high performance video intubation device.
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