What is the compressions to breath ratio for 1-rescuer on infant
What is the compressions to breath ratio for 1-rescuer on infant
30 compressions per 2 breaths for 1 rescuer adult/child/infant 15 compressions per 2 breaths for 2 rescuer child/infant
30:2
15:2
1 rescuer CPR for infant is 30 compressions to 1 breath.
The 2 thumb-encircling hands technique.
Recommended depth of compressions for an infant victim is 1/2 to 1 inch.
30:2
It is due to the fact that the vital organs are more susceptible to damage from lack of oxygen in an infant or child than for an adult.
As you are giving the breath, you must see the chest rise 1/2 to 1 inch to know the breath is going into the lungs.
30 chest compression then 2 breaths for an adult and 15 chest compression and 1 breath for an infant or child.
1/2 to 1 inch compression depth.