The appropriate number of chest compressions per minute during CPR is 100 to 120 compressions per minute. This compression rate is recommended for adults, children, and infants when performing CPR to ensure effective blood circulation during cardiac arrest.
Additional CPR Details
- The standard compression-to-ventilation ratio is 30 compressions to 2 rescue breaths for single rescuers in adults and children.
- For infants and children, if there are two rescuers, the ratio changes to 15 compressions to 2 rescue breaths.
- Compressions should be at a depth of about 2 to 2.4 inches (5 to 6 cm) for adults.
- Compression speed should be steady without excessive interruptions to maintain blood flow.
