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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
EMS’ Role in Keeping Kids Away from Street Drugs
The words you choose can have a powerful, lasting and positive effect.
Punctuate Your Performance With Great Patient Packaging
The right equipment and know-how can make a transport less scary for patients.
Maintain an Open Mind When Providing Care
Learning to sense “what is”—rather than make assumptions—can make you a better provider.
How to Keep Your Rig from Overheating
Know how to keep your ambulance’s temperature cool during hot weather.
Ambulance ‘Noise’ Can Put Other Motorists in Danger
EMS providers should consider when it’s best to be loud and when to go into ‘stealth mode.
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28-Z PROFlexx® Chair Cot Red (includes mattress & restraints)
Versatility in confining environments.
M-200 Defibrillator Mount complete unit, assembled
For Medtronic / Physio Control Life Pak 12 and 15.
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Featured Careers & Jobs in EMS
Articles
Day 6: Where in the World (of EMS) is A.J.?
The Ambulance Leadership Forum and a Yorkshire Ambulance... More >
Videos- Arming Leadership for Safety Change
- Culture of Safety Draft Document
- Video: Factors of Risk
- Video: Integrated EMS
- Rural Example of Community Medicine
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EMS Airway Clinic
Innovation & Progress
Follow in the footsteps of these inspirational leaders of EMS.
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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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London: Emergency Services Called to “Serous Incident”
Officials consider killing as terror attack.
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Georgia Teen Reunited with EMT Who Saved Her 13 Years Ago
Teen reunited with EMT who helped her 13 years ago.
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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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The AmbuBus®, Bus Stretcher Conversion Kit - EMS Today 2013
AmbuBus®, Bus Stretcher all-hazards preparedness & response tool
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Field Bridge Xpress ePCR on iPad, Android, Kindle Fire
Sneak peek of customizable run forms & more.
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EZ-IO® Intraosseous Infusion System Real Time Humerus Infusion
Leg access using the EZ-IO.
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