What is the compression to ventilation ratio for single provider CPR for children and infants?

The compression to ventilation ratio for single provider CPR for children and infants is 30:2. This ratio is based on the guidelines established for performing effective CPR, which aim to ensure that sufficient blood flow is circulated to vital organs while also providing adequate breaths to support oxygenation.

In the case of single rescuer CPR, delivering compressions at this ratio allows for a more rhythmic and effective approach, helping to maintain higher levels of perfusion to the brain and heart. The emphasis is on providing a rapid cycle of 30 compressions quickly followed by 2 rescue breaths, facilitating maximum circulation of oxygenated blood during the compression phase and ensuring that the child or infant receives the necessary air supply during the ventilation phase.

Other ratios, like 15:2, are applicable in specific scenarios such as two-rescuer CPR for children and adults, but they are not suitable for a single provider scenario. The 30:2 ratio has been validated through research to optimize outcomes in a single rescuer setting, making it the standard approach in this context.