For one-rescuer infant CPR, what sequence of compressions and breaths is recommended?

For one-rescuer infant CPR, what sequence of compressions and breaths is recommended?

• A. 15 compressions, then 2 breaths
• B. 30 compressions, then 2 breaths
• C. 20 compressions, then 2 breaths
• D. 40 compressions, then 2 breaths

Answer: (B)

In one-rescuer infant CPR, you deliver a cycle of 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths. This 30:2 sequence balances the need to circulate blood with the need to provide oxygen, maximizing perfusion while keeping interruptions to a minimum. Compress at a rate about 100–120 per minute and a depth of about 1.5 inches (4 cm) using two fingers on the center of the chest for an infant, allowing full chest recoil between pushes. After 30 compressions, open the airway and give 2 breaths, each lasting about one second with visible chest rise. Repeat this cycle until help arrives, an AED is ready, or the infant shows signs of life. If two rescuers are present, the ratio changes to 15 compressions to 2 breaths.

In one-rescuer infant CPR, you deliver a cycle of 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths. This 30:2 sequence balances the need to circulate blood with the need to provide oxygen, maximizing perfusion while keeping interruptions to a minimum. Compress at a rate about 100–120 per minute and a depth of about 1.5 inches (4 cm) using two fingers on the center of the chest for an infant, allowing full chest recoil between pushes. After 30 compressions, open the airway and give 2 breaths, each lasting about one second with visible chest rise. Repeat this cycle until help arrives, an AED is ready, or the infant shows signs of life. If two rescuers are present, the ratio changes to 15 compressions to 2 breaths.