30 compressions and 2 rescue breaths
1 cycle is the compressions and breaths combined.
A CPR cycle is 30 compressions and 2 breaths, to be performed in 24 seconds.
CPR consists of 30 compressions and 2 breaths, per cycle. CPR is a process to circulate oxygenated blood throughout the body.
I am not sure what exactly you are asking. I have attached the link to the AHA ECC & CPR 2005 guidelines for your reference. These guidelines updated CPR to the latest techniques.
5 cycles of CPR means repeat the 30 compressions and 2 breaths 5 times.
Start with 30 compressions, then 2 breaths, repeat 30:2 ratio for each CPR cycle.
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Check for signs of life (breathing, pulse). If no signs of life, continue CPR.
Perform Adult CPR by 30 chest compressions to 2 breaths.
Infant, Child, Adult CPR all the same cycle/rate; 30 compressions, 2 breaths.
Help already should have been called, so you continue CPR until EMS arrives, the patient shows signs of life, or you are too exhausted to continue.
CPR is better represented as a recurring cycle of compressions and breaths