What is the compressions to breaths ratio for child and infant CPR?

• A. 30 compressions / 2 breathes
• B. 15 compressions / 2 breathes
• C. 60 compressions
• D. 10 compressions

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that the compression-to-breath ratio for child and infant CPR depends on how many rescuers are performing CPR. When you’re doing CPR alone, the standard cycle is 30 compressions followed by 2 breaths. This pace keeps blood flowing effectively while still delivering ventilations without too-long interruptions. Each breath should go in for about one second and cause the chest to rise. After delivering the two breaths, resume compressions immediately to minimize pauses.

If there are two rescuers, the ratio changes to 15 compressions with 2 breaths, which allows the second rescuer to provide breaths more frequently while the first continues compressions.