noscript image

The American Academy of CPR and First Aid is accredited by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine who is jointly accredited by the

Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education® (ACCME) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.        

American Academy of CPR & First Aid, Inc.®

Welcome to BLS CPR (Adult / Child / Infant)

Summary

1 Rescuer

Compression to Ventilation ratio

2 Rescuer Compression to Ventilation ratio

Compressions

Breaths

Adult CPR

30:2

30:2

- at least 100/minute
- at least 2 inches the depth
  of the chest

- 1 second duration
- Every 5-6 seconds
- 10-12 breaths/minute

Child CPR
(1-13yers)

30:2

15:2

- at least 100/minute
- 2 inches or at least 1/3 rd
  the depth of the chest

- 1 second duration
- Every 3-5 seconds
- 12-20 breaths/minute

Infant CPR
(0-11 months)

30:2

15:2

- at least 100/minute
- 1 ½ inches or at least 1/3
  rd the depth of the chest

- 1 second duration
- Every 3-5 seconds
- 12-20 breaths/minute



 
 
 
Start    
End
 
Course Progression Bar  
   


© 2024 Course content all rights reserved by American Academy of CPR & First Aid, Inc.®