For 1-rescuer infant CPR, the recommended compression-to-breath ratio is 30 chest compressions to 2 rescue breaths (30:2). This means the rescuer delivers 30 compressions followed by 2 breaths repeatedly until help arrives or the infant recovers
. This ratio is designed to ensure adequate blood circulation and oxygen delivery during CPR when only one rescuer is available. It differs from the 2-rescuer infant CPR ratio, which is 15 compressions to 2 breaths (15:2)
. Key points for 1-rescuer infant CPR include:
- Use two fingers to perform compressions in the center of the chest, just below the nipple line.
- Compress about 1.5 inches (4 cm) deep at a rate of 100-120 compressions per minute.
- Give gentle rescue breaths that make the chest visibly rise.
- Alternate 30 compressions with 2 breaths continuously.
This ratio is consistent with guidelines from the American Heart Association and other authoritative sources
