What is the compression-ventilation ratio for a single rescuer performing pediatric CPR?

What is the compression-ventilation ratio for a single rescuer performing pediatric CPR?

• A. 30 compressions to 2 breaths (30:2)
• B. 15 compressions to 2 breaths (15:2)
• C. 20 compressions to 2 breaths (20:2)
• D. 10 compressions to 2 breaths (10:2)

Answer: (A)

In single-rescuer pediatric CPR, the priority is to maintain blood flow with chest compressions while providing enough ventilation. The recommended cycle is thirty compressions followed by two breaths, repeated. This 30:2 pattern maximizes perfusion by keeping compressions frequent and minimizing interruptions, while still delivering essential oxygenation through two quick breaths. When a second rescuer is present, the ratio shifts to fifteen compressions for every two breaths to allow more time for ventilation, but with one rescuer, thirty compressions per cycle is the standard.

In single-rescuer pediatric CPR, the priority is to maintain blood flow with chest compressions while providing enough ventilation. The recommended cycle is thirty compressions followed by two breaths, repeated. This 30:2 pattern maximizes perfusion by keeping compressions frequent and minimizing interruptions, while still delivering essential oxygenation through two quick breaths. When a second rescuer is present, the ratio shifts to fifteen compressions for every two breaths to allow more time for ventilation, but with one rescuer, thirty compressions per cycle is the standard.