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About ICAR Recommendations
Some explanation on the naming of documents across our online library on this website
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Index of ICAR Recommendations
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20191012-MED-REC0032 Managing Moderate and Severe Pain in Mountain Rescue
Alpine Emergency Medicine Commission
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20181020-DOG-REC0001 Requirements for Dog-Handlers and Rescue Dogs
Dog-Handers Sub-Commission
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20181020-TER-REC0007 Rope Differentiation: Static / Low Stretch / Dynamic Ropes
Terrestrial Rescue Commission
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20171021-MED-REC0034 Canyoning Guidelines
Alpine Emergency Medicine Commission
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20171021-BOA-REC0005 Minimum Requirements for ICAR Membership
Executive Board
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20171021-TER-REC0005 Redundancy for Lowering or Raising People with Fiber Ropes
Terrestrial Rescue Commission
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20171021-TER-REC0001 Using Connector/Carabiner in Mountain Rescue Organizations
Terrestrial Rescue Commission
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20171021-BOA-REC0004 Requirements for ICAR Members Type B
Executive Board
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20171021-TER-REC0004 Rope Connections for Kernmantle Rope Extension
Terrestrial Rescue Commission
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20171021-MED-REC0035 First Aid Kit
Alpine Emergency Medicine Commission
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20161031-AIR-REC0014 HEC-HHO Equipment
Air Rescue Commission
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20161031-AIR-REC0012 Rescue Operation Briefing
Air Rescue Commission
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20161031-AIR-REC0011 Human External Cargo HEC Safety Check
Air Rescue Commission
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20161031-AIR-REC0010 Human External Cargo HEC Communication
Air Rescue Commission
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20161031-AIR-REC0009 Number of Pilots and HEMS Crew Members
Air Rescue Commission
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20161031-AIR-REC0008 Cable Detection
Air Rescue Commission
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20161031-AIR-REC0007 Restricted Air Space
Air Rescue Commission
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20161031-AIR-REC0006 Single Pilot Operations
Air Rescue Commission
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20161031-AIR-REC0005 Helicopter Rescue Equipment
Air Rescue Commission
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20161031-AIR-REC0004 Use of VHF 123.10
Air Rescue Commission
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20161031-AIR-REC0002 Restricted Use of Instrument Flight
Air Rescue Commission
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20161031-AIR-REC0001 Prevention for Individuals and Aircraft Operators
Air Rescue Commission
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20160827-BOA-REC0006 Process Recommendation
Executive Board
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20151017-AVA-REC0011 Probing Strategies
Avalanche Rescue Commission
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20151017-AVA-REC0012 Accident Prevention
Avalanche Rescue Commission
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20151017-MED-REC0033 The Avalanche Victim Resuscitation Checklist
Alpine Emergency Medicine Commission
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20150124-AVA-REC0010 Be searchable!
Avalanche Rescue Commission
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20141007-TER-REC0006 Static Rope Brakes
Terrestrial Rescue Commission
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20141007-TER-REC0009 Systems in Mountain Rescue
Terrestrial Rescue Commission
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20141007-TER-REC0008 Winter Rescue Equipment
Terrestrial Rescue Commission
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20130531-MED-REC0031 Resuscitation of Avalanche Victims
Alpine Emergency Medicine Commission
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20120402-MED-REC0030 Termination of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Mountain Rescue
Alpine Emergency Medicine Commission
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20110613-MED-REC0029 Medical Standards for Mountain Rescue Operations Using Helicopters
Alpine Emergency Medicine Commission
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20110523-MED-REC0028 Medical Backpacks in Mountain Rescue
Alpine Emergency Medicine Commission
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20091031-MED-REC0027 Eye Problems in Mountain and Remote Areas - Prevention and On Site Treatment
Alpine Emergency Medicine Commission
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20090213-MED-REC0024 Immobilization and Splinting in Mountain Rescue
Alpine Emergency Medicine Commission
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20090126-MED-REC0025 Current Status of Medical Training in Mountain Rescue in America and Europe
Alpine Emergency Medicine Commission
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20081204-MED-REC0026 Fluid Management in Traumatic Shock
Alpine Emergency Medicine Commission
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20081011-AVA-REC0009 Use of Terms and Search Phases in an Avalanche Search with Transceivers
Avalanche Rescue Commission
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20081010-AVA-REC0008 Best Practices for Avalanche Safety Programs
Avalanche Rescue Commission
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20081010-AVA-REC0007 Search Strip Width to be Used with Transceivers
Avalanche Rescue Commission
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20080921-MED-REC0023 The Use of Extrication Devices in Crevasse Accidents
Alpine Emergency Medicine Commission
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20080311-MED-REC0022 Snakebite in the Mountains
Alpine Emergency Medicine Commission
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20071020-BOA-REC0003 Training of Mountain Rescuers
Executive Board
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20071010-BOA-REC0002 Organization of Mountain Rescue
Executive Board
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20070103-MED-REC0021 Basic Life Support Ventilation in Mountain Rescue
Alpine Emergency Medicine Commission
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20061014-AVA-REC0006 Testperiod for New Search Systems in the Field
Avalanche Rescue Commission
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20061014-AVA-REC0005 Optimal Information about the effective Search Strip Width of Transceivers
Avalanche Rescue Commission
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20060622-MED-REC0019 The Use of Automated Electric Defibrillators and Public Access Defibrillators
Alpine Emergency Medicine Commission
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20050901-MED-REC0020 Emergency Medical Services in Mountain Areas of Europe and North America
Alpine Emergency Medicine Commission
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20050724-MED-REC0018 Lightning Injuries / Prevention & On Site Treatment in Mountains & Remote Areas
Alpine Emergency Medicine Commission
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20041016-AVA-REC0004 Avalanche Search Training with Buried People
Avalanche Rescue Commission
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20041016-AVA-REC0003 Marking of Locations on an Avalanche
Avalanche Rescue Commission
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20040907-MED-REC0017 Medical Considerations in the Use of Helicopters in Mountain Rescue
Alpine Emergency Medicine Commission
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20021231-MED-REC0016 Small Volume Therapy in Mountain Rescue
Alpine Emergency Medicine Commission
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20021019-BOA-REC0000 Discontinuation of Search Operations
Executive Board
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20011231-MED-REC0006 Equipment for Canyoning Rescue Doctors
Alpine Emergency Medicine Commission
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20013112-MED-REC0002 Canyoning Rescue for Professional Guides
Alpine Emergency Medicine Commission
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20011231-MED-REC0003 Qualifications for Emergency Doctors in Mountain Rescue Operations
Alpine Emergency Medicine Commission
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20011231-MED-REC0007 Immobilization and Use of the Vacuum Mattress in Organized Mountain Rescue
Alpine Emergency Medicine Commission
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20011006-BOA-REC0001 The Layout for ICAR Recommendations
Executive Board
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20003112-MED-REC0015 On Site Treatment of Frostbite for Montaineers
Alpine Emergency Medicine Commission
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19991231-MED-REC0010 Treatment of Pain on the Field
Alpine Emergency Medicine Commission
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19991231-MED-REC0013 On Site Treatment of Avalanche Victims
Alpine Emergency Medicine Commission
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19990925-TER-REC0003 Canyoning - Training of Commercial Guides
Terrestrial Rescue Commission
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19983112-MED-REC0005 A Modular First Aid Kit for Alpinists, Mountain Guides and Alpinist Physicians
Alpine Emergency Medicine Commission
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19981231-MED-REC0014 The Medical On Site Treatment of Hypothermia
Alpine Emergency Medicine Commission
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19981231-MED-REC0009 Treatment of Shoulder Dislocations
Alpine Emergency Medicine Commission
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19981231-MED-REC0011 Emergency Intubation and Ventilation on the Field
Alpine Emergency Medicine Commission
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19981003-AVA-REC0002 Avalanche Beacons
Avalanche Rescue Commission
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19961231-MED-REC0008 Treatment of Dislocations and Fractures
Alpine Emergency Medicine Commission
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19961231-MED-REC0012 Thoracostomy at the Scene of an Accident in the Mountains
Alpine Emergency Medicine Commission
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19961231-MED-REC0001 First Aid Training Guidelines for Mountain Rescue Service Members
Alpine Emergency Medicine Commission
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19961231-MED-REC0004 Contents of a Mountain Refuge's Pharmacy
Alpine Emergency Medicine Commission
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