Compression depth for Child CPR?

Compression depth for Child CPR?

• A. At least one third AP diameter of chest; about 2in/5cm
• B. At least 1 in
• C. At least 2 in
• D. At least 3 in

Answer: (A)

In child CPR the depth of chest compressions should be determined by the chest size, not a fixed number. Push to at least one third of the chest’s front-to-back (anterior-posterior) diameter. For a typical child, this works out to about 2 inches (5 cm). This depth helps generate enough blood flow to the heart and brain while still allowing the chest to recoil, which is essential for the heart to refill between compressions. Going shallower than this may not produce adequate circulation, while going much deeper can increase the risk of injury in smaller children. So the guideline target is roughly two inches, or one third of the chest depth.

In child CPR the depth of chest compressions should be determined by the chest size, not a fixed number. Push to at least one third of the chest’s front-to-back (anterior-posterior) diameter. For a typical child, this works out to about 2 inches (5 cm). This depth helps generate enough blood flow to the heart and brain while still allowing the chest to recoil, which is essential for the heart to refill between compressions. Going shallower than this may not produce adequate circulation, while going much deeper can increase the risk of injury in smaller children. So the guideline target is roughly two inches, or one third of the chest depth.