What is the CPR ratio for children and infants?

The correct ratio for CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) for children and infants is 15 compressions to 2 breaths. This ratio is designed to optimize the chances of survival in these age groups by ensuring that they receive an adequate number of compressions to maintain blood flow while also receiving breaths to provide oxygen.

For children and infants, it is important to deliver more compressions relative to breaths because their heart rates can vary, and they may benefit from a higher rate of compressions to maintain circulation. The 15:2 ratio reflects the understanding that children can still respond effectively to CPR, and it aims to balance the needs of oxygenation with blood circulation in these younger patients.

This approach is in contrast to adult CPR, which typically utilizes a 30:2 compression-to-breath ratio, as the physiological requirements for children and infants differ significantly from those of adults.