Question
What is the compression to breath ratio?
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GPT-4o mini
The compression-to-breath ratio, often referred to in the context of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), is a guideline for the number of chest compressions to rescue breaths given during the resuscitation of a victim.
As of the most recent guidelines from organizations such as the American Heart Association (AHA), the recommended compression-to-breath ratio during CPR for adults is:
- **30 compressions to 2 breaths** if you are providing rescue breaths.
For infant and child CPR, the recommended ratio varies based on whether the rescuer is alone or part of a team:
- If you are alone with an infant or child, the recommended ratio is also **30 compressions to 2 breaths**.
- If there are two rescuers, the recommended ratio is **15 compressions to 2 breaths**.
In situations where bystanders are performing compression-only CPR (without rescue breaths), the focus is solely on delivering continuous chest compressions at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute.
Always refer to the most current CPR guidelines and consider taking a CPR course for hands-on practice and instruction.
As of the most recent guidelines from organizations such as the American Heart Association (AHA), the recommended compression-to-breath ratio during CPR for adults is:
- **30 compressions to 2 breaths** if you are providing rescue breaths.
For infant and child CPR, the recommended ratio varies based on whether the rescuer is alone or part of a team:
- If you are alone with an infant or child, the recommended ratio is also **30 compressions to 2 breaths**.
- If there are two rescuers, the recommended ratio is **15 compressions to 2 breaths**.
In situations where bystanders are performing compression-only CPR (without rescue breaths), the focus is solely on delivering continuous chest compressions at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute.
Always refer to the most current CPR guidelines and consider taking a CPR course for hands-on practice and instruction.