In pediatric CPR with two rescuers, which compression ratio is used?

In pediatric CPR with two rescuers, which compression ratio is used?

• A. 15:2
• B. 30:2
• C. 20:2
• D. 10:2

Answer: (A)

With two rescuers in pediatric CPR, the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio is fifteen compressions followed by two breaths. This arrangement takes advantage of having one rescuer focused on chest compressions and the other on delivering breaths, allowing more frequent ventilations without long pauses in compressions. Since pediatric arrests are often due to respiratory problems, keeping oxygen delivery up is as important as maintaining circulation, so the rhythm of 15 compressions to 2 breaths helps balance perfusion with adequate oxygenation. Remember to maintain a compression rate of about 100–120 per minute with full chest recoil, and minimize interruptions between cycles. If only one rescuer is present, the ratio typically shifts to 30:2 to conserve time for both tasks.

With two rescuers in pediatric CPR, the recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio is fifteen compressions followed by two breaths. This arrangement takes advantage of having one rescuer focused on chest compressions and the other on delivering breaths, allowing more frequent ventilations without long pauses in compressions. Since pediatric arrests are often due to respiratory problems, keeping oxygen delivery up is as important as maintaining circulation, so the rhythm of 15 compressions to 2 breaths helps balance perfusion with adequate oxygenation. Remember to maintain a compression rate of about 100–120 per minute with full chest recoil, and minimize interruptions between cycles. If only one rescuer is present, the ratio typically shifts to 30:2 to conserve time for both tasks.