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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
Pearls: 30 things EMS providers should know
JEMS columnist Thom Dick and his old partner Les Federoff share pearls of wisdom somebody else should have shared with you.
Tips from Long-haul Truckers
The state of your rig makes a strong impression in the public's mind; use these shortcuts to keep it looking clean.
Girth Hitch: A Little Horse Sense For Ya
Using a sheet to remove patients feet first from vehicles lets you get out of the way and maximize wiggle room.
Tube Sight: You can't hit what you can't see
A couple of simple techniques can make intubating a bloody airway a lot easier.
Handles for People: Revisiting the Montana Blanket Roll
People in bathtubs are slippery and can be frustrating to handle safely and with good body mechanics. The Montana Blanket Roll is a simple, quick answer.
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- Rural Example of Community Medicine
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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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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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VividTrac, affordable high performance video intubation device.
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