During CPR with an advanced airway, what is the prescribed ventilation rate?

During CPR with an advanced airway, what is the prescribed ventilation rate?

• A. One breath every 2 seconds.
• B. One breath per minute.
• C. One breath every 6 seconds.
• D. Continuous bagging without a defined rate.

Answer: (C)

With an advanced airway in CPR, keep chest compressions continuous and ventilate at a steady rate of one breath every six seconds (about 10 breaths per minute). This pace provides adequate oxygen delivery while avoiding interruptions to compressions and the problems that come with over-ventilation, such as increased intrathoracic pressure and reduced venous return. Ensure each breath causes a visible chest rise andDelivery should be asynchronous to compressions rather than pausing to breathe. The other rates—too fast, too slow, or undefined—don’t align with guideline recommendations for an advanced airway.

With an advanced airway in CPR, keep chest compressions continuous and ventilate at a steady rate of one breath every six seconds (about 10 breaths per minute). This pace provides adequate oxygen delivery while avoiding interruptions to compressions and the problems that come with over-ventilation, such as increased intrathoracic pressure and reduced venous return. Ensure each breath causes a visible chest rise andDelivery should be asynchronous to compressions rather than pausing to breathe. The other rates—too fast, too slow, or undefined—don’t align with guideline recommendations for an advanced airway.