The Red Cross Lifeguarding Manual, revised in 2017, trains lifeguards to act swiftly with speed and confidence in emergency situations both in and out of the water. The Red Cross Lifeguarding Manual is used by participants in the Red Cross Lifeguarding Program. Topics include water rescue skills, surveillance and recognition, first aid, breathing and cardiac emergencies, CPR, AED and more. The program reflects the latest Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) science and contains quicker, and more efficient extrication techniques for removing passive victims from the water. The lifeguarding manual includes end-of-chapter review questions to help participants retain course information and prepare for the final exam.