During CPR for infants, what is the compression to breaths ratio for two-person CPR?

In the case of two-person CPR for infants, the compression to breaths ratio is 15:2. This ratio is specifically designed to ensure that the infant receives a sufficient number of compressions to circulate blood, paired with effective ventilations to provide oxygen. The priority during infant resuscitation is to maintain a high-quality compression rate while also minimizing interruptions for breaths.

The reasoning behind the 15:2 ratio is that it balances the need for chest compressions, which are critical for maintaining blood flow, with delivering adequate breaths, which are vital for restoring oxygenation. Involving two rescuers allows for efficient coordination, as one can perform compressions while the other provides breaths, thus optimizing the effectiveness of the resuscitation efforts.

In contrast, a 30:2 ratio is used for adults and older children, which reflects different physiological needs based on size and oxygen demands. The other ratios provided, like 3:1 or 60:2, do not align with current guidelines for infant CPR and would not provide the most effective resuscitation strategy for infants in need of emergency care.