cpr

[the new blue]

When giving CPR, it is usual to do 30 chest compressions to two breaths. When would this NOT be the case? Thanks

[devil99]

i thought it was 15 compressions to two breaths?

[devil99]

my mistake, proves how long ago i did my training, it is 30:2!!

[Sqad]

30 to 2 in all cases except neonates which is 3 to 1. In adults it's
all about the chest compressions to maintain coronary perfussion
pressures prior to defibrilation, hence the high ratio of
compressions. There are some national variations but nothing of note.

[lilacben]

Except in the case of babies and children, of course.

[Sqad]

Lilachen...neonates are babies.

[saxy_jag]

It changes according to research. I've been on numerous first aid refresher courses over the years and it's been different for each one.

St John's and NHS both say 30:2 at the moment. Just keep in touch with what current recommendations are - you can do no more.

[saxy_jag]

With children and babies, it's either 30:2 or 30:5, depending on where you look.

The main difference is the level of pressure you apply to the the compressions and amount of air you push into the lungs.

The ratio for all ages decreases, I think, when there are two of you working together, one giving breaths and one doing compressions.

[lilacben]

sqad, How silly of course it is.!! Dah!! do you know I don't think I even saw that it said that. ! Sorry!!