For children 15:2 or 30:2
Trained first aider vs. lay rescuer
As with adults, resuscitation for children includes cardiac massage and administering breaths. Performed in time, it can save the child's life in the event of respiratory and circulatory arrest!
Compression-ventilation ratio
Trained first responders are advised to use a 15:2 cycle (15 times chest compressions and 2 ventilations alternately) instead of the 30:2 cycle used for adults.
- Trained first aiders: 15:2
- Individual or lay helpers: 30:2
At a ratio of 15:2, more ventilations are performed, while at a ratio of 30:2, more chest compressions are performed.
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