How is CPR performed on a child aged 1 to 10 years old when there is a single rescuer?

How is CPR performed on a child aged 1 to 10 years old when there is a single rescuer?

• A. 15 compressions to 2 breaths
• B. 30 compressions to 1 breath
• C. 30 compressions to 2 breaths
• D. 20 compressions to 2 breaths

Answer: (C)

When one rescuer is performing CPR on a child (1 to 10 years old), use 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths, then repeat. This 30:2 ratio balances delivering strong blood flow with the need to oxygenate the blood, which is especially important in pediatric arrest where breathing problems often lead the event. The chest compressions should be at a rate of about 100–120 per minute and to a depth of roughly one‑third of the chest (about 2 inches or 5 cm for a child), with full chest recoil between compressions. Provide breaths so the chest rises, using a barrier device if available. If a second rescuer arrives, the ratio changes to 15:2, allowing more frequent breaths while maintaining effective compressions.

When one rescuer is performing CPR on a child (1 to 10 years old), use 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths, then repeat. This 30:2 ratio balances delivering strong blood flow with the need to oxygenate the blood, which is especially important in pediatric arrest where breathing problems often lead the event. The chest compressions should be at a rate of about 100–120 per minute and to a depth of roughly one‑third of the chest (about 2 inches or 5 cm for a child), with full chest recoil between compressions. Provide breaths so the chest rises, using a barrier device if available. If a second rescuer arrives, the ratio changes to 15:2, allowing more frequent breaths while maintaining effective compressions.