Answer:
Option A, 15:2
Explanation:
In a two-person rescue of a pediatric patient in need of life support, the rate of compressions to breaths, per the American Heart Association, 15 compressions for every 2 breaths, a ratio of 15:2.
To deliver high-quality compressions, the child's chest should be depressed at least one-third of its depth at the regular rate of 100-120 compressions per minute. An automated external defibrillator (AED) should be obtained as soon as possible, ensuring to use child-sized shock pads.
However, in the case of older/larger children or a one-person rescue, the compressions-to-breaths ratio increases to align with the adult ratio, which is 30:2 -- 30 compressions and two breaths.
The correct ratio of breaths to compressions in pediatric life support is B) 30:2, with an emphasis on high-quality chest compressions.
When conducting pediatric life support, the correct ratio of breaths to compressions is B) 30:2. This means for every 30 chest compressions, there should be 2 rescue breaths provided. Trained first responders will perform both chest compressions and mouth-to-mouth breathing, emphasizing the importance of high-quality chest compressions. It's important to compress the chest at least 5 cm deep and maintain a rate of 100-120 compressions per minute. Although bystanders are encouraged to perform compression-only CPR, the integration of rescue breaths is essential for pediatric life support conducted by trained professionals.
