Physiotherapy
The Physiotherapy leaflet is a concise introduction to the work of the ICRC's physiotherapists. It explains the role these professionals play in physical rehabilitation and hospital projects, …
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History of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Volume I: From Solferino to Tsushima
Its role as a neutral intermediary in armed conflicts and its activities in aid of millions of victims of war throughout the world have made the ICRC a key figure in history. This volume was …
Newsletter: Family Links Network – October 2010
This newsletter brings news of improvements to the Restoring Family Links network, which helps people who have lost touch with members of their …
Study on the Use of the Emblems: Operational and Commercial and Other Non-Operational Issues
For nearly 150 years, the emblem of the red cross against a white background has served as an internationally recognized symbol and the visible expression of the neutral assistance and protection to …
Medical Waste Management
The world is generating more and more waste and hospitals and health centres are no exception. Medical waste can be infectious, contain toxic chemicals and pose contamination risks to both people and …
Prosthetic Gait Analysis for Physiotherapists
This manual presents essential aspects related to the management of people with amputation. It is addressed mainly to physiotherapists often responsible for the daily management of patients with …
Physiotherapy within ICRC
This manual presents an overview of physiotherapy related to physiotherapy activities in ICRC/ICRC supported projects as well as some recommendations. It is addressed mainly to physiotherapists but …
The International Review of the Red Cross: French Selection 2009
This issue is a collection of articles drown from the four issues of the International Review of the Red Cross of the year 2009. The themes are the following: displacement, typology of armed …
History of the International Committee of the Red Cross. Volume IV: from Budapest to Saigon, 1956-1965
This publication covers the years 1956-1965, a decade that was profoundly marked by heightening tensions in the Cold War. Among other events, the book examines the Hungarian uprising of October 1956, …
ICRC Nursing Guidelines
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Nursing Guidelines are designed to provide the direction and guidance necessary to ensure that all hospital staff members delivering nursing care …
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