For child CPR with two rescuers, what is the recommended compressions-to-breaths ratio?

For child CPR with two rescuers, what is the recommended compressions-to-breaths ratio?

• A. 15 compressions to 2 breaths
• B. 30 compressions to 2 breaths
• C. 15 compressions to 1 breath
• D. 20 compressions to 2 breaths

Answer: (A)

Two rescuers on a child CPR situation use a 15:2 compression-to-breaths ratio. This setup lets one rescuer provide breaths while the other maintains chest compressions, reducing pauses and helping keep blood flow steady. The breathing rate is enough to provide oxygen while not interrupting compressions, with compressions delivered at a steady pace (roughly 100–120 per minute). Each cycle consists of 15 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths, repeated until the child’s condition improves or help arrives. The other options don’t align with the coordinated two-rescuer approach used for children.

Two rescuers on a child CPR situation use a 15:2 compression-to-breaths ratio. This setup lets one rescuer provide breaths while the other maintains chest compressions, reducing pauses and helping keep blood flow steady. The breathing rate is enough to provide oxygen while not interrupting compressions, with compressions delivered at a steady pace (roughly 100–120 per minute). Each cycle consists of 15 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths, repeated until the child’s condition improves or help arrives. The other options don’t align with the coordinated two-rescuer approach used for children.