Friday, July 29, 2011

Ask Dr KK: In CPR what should be the compression to breathing ratio?



When giving cardiopulmonary resuscitation involving breathing–chest compression cycles, the ratio should be 30 compressions: 2 breaths. This ratio should not be more than five cycles in two minutes.


About the author: Dr K K Aggarwal is Padmashri and Dr B C Roy National Awardee, President Heart Care Foundation of India, Dean Board of Medical Education Moolchand Medcity, Sr. Physician & Cardiologist, Visiting professor Clinical Research DIPSAR, Past President Delhi Medical Association, Past Academic and Research Wing Head IMA, Chairman Ethics Committee Delhi Medical Council.  

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