What is the correct compression rate for adults during CPR?

What is the correct compression rate for adults during CPR?

• A. 60-80/min
• B. 100-120/min
• C. 80-100/min
• D. 120-140/min

Answer: (B)

Maintaining a steady compression rate in the range of 100 to 120 compressions per minute is important because it provides a balance between delivering blood to vital organs and allowing the heart enough time to refill between compressions. If you go too slowly, perfusion drops because each compression moves less blood. If you go too fast, there may not be enough time for the heart to fill properly, reducing the amount of blood ejected with each compression. That’s why 100–120 compressions per minute is recommended for adults during CPR. You can pace yourself to this tempo with a metronome or a familiar song around that BPM. Focus on about 2 inches (5 cm) of depth, full chest recoil between compressions, and minimizing interruptions to keep the blood flowing effectively.

Maintaining a steady compression rate in the range of 100 to 120 compressions per minute is important because it provides a balance between delivering blood to vital organs and allowing the heart enough time to refill between compressions. If you go too slowly, perfusion drops because each compression moves less blood. If you go too fast, there may not be enough time for the heart to fill properly, reducing the amount of blood ejected with each compression. That’s why 100–120 compressions per minute is recommended for adults during CPR. You can pace yourself to this tempo with a metronome or a familiar song around that BPM. Focus on about 2 inches (5 cm) of depth, full chest recoil between compressions, and minimizing interruptions to keep the blood flowing effectively.