High-quality CPR for children includes the following key components:
- Chest compressions with adequate depth (about one-third to one-half the depth of the chest, approximately 2 inches or 5 cm) applied at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute.
- Giving rescue breaths after chest compressions, specifically 2 breaths after every 30 compressions for a single rescuer, or 2 breaths after every 15 compressions with two rescuers.
- Minimizing interruptions in chest compressions to maintain effective blood circulation.
These components emphasize proper hand placement, correct compression rate and depth, and the integration of rescue breaths to oxygenate the lungs, tailored specifically for children aged 1 to 12 years old.
