Compression ratio if there is an advanced airway?

Compression ratio if there is an advanced airway?

• A. Continuous compressions at a rate of 100-120/min; give 1 breath every 6 sec
• B. 30:2
• C. 15:2
• D. 20:2

Answer: (A)

With an advanced airway in place, the goal is uninterrupted chest compressions to maintain perfusion. You continue compressions at a rate of 100–120 per minute and deliver ventilations through the airway without pausing compressions, typically one breath every 6 seconds (about 10 breaths per minute). The idea is that there’s no pause to cycle a set compression–ventilation ratio; breaths come through the airway while compressions keep going. The other ratios (like 30:2 or 15:2) imply pausing chest compressions to give breaths and are used when there isn’t an advanced airway, so they don’t fit this scenario.

With an advanced airway in place, the goal is uninterrupted chest compressions to maintain perfusion. You continue compressions at a rate of 100–120 per minute and deliver ventilations through the airway without pausing compressions, typically one breath every 6 seconds (about 10 breaths per minute). The idea is that there’s no pause to cycle a set compression–ventilation ratio; breaths come through the airway while compressions keep going. The other ratios (like 30:2 or 15:2) imply pausing chest compressions to give breaths and are used when there isn’t an advanced airway, so they don’t fit this scenario.