{"id":606,"date":"2014-01-13T08:13:08","date_gmt":"2014-01-13T08:13:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.simplecpr.com\/online-cpr-blog\/?p=606"},"modified":"2023-05-23T11:35:18","modified_gmt":"2023-05-23T11:35:18","slug":"cpr-knowledge-the-current-cpr-compressions-to-breaths-ratio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.simplecpr.com\/online-cpr-blog\/cpr-knowledge-the-current-cpr-compressions-to-breaths-ratio\/","title":{"rendered":"CPR Knowledge: The Current CPR Compressions to Breaths Ratio"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.simplecpr.com\/online-cpr-blog\/cpr-knowledge-the-current-cpr-compressions-to-breaths-ratio\/#How_to_Safely_and_Correctly_Provide_CPR\" >How to Safely (and Correctly) Provide CPR<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.simplecpr.com\/online-cpr-blog\/cpr-knowledge-the-current-cpr-compressions-to-breaths-ratio\/#What_if_I_Dont_Have_Training\" >What if I Don\u2019t Have Training?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.simplecpr.com\/online-cpr-blog\/cpr-knowledge-the-current-cpr-compressions-to-breaths-ratio\/#Are_CPR_Breaths_Really_Necessary\" >Are CPR Breaths Really Necessary?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Knowing CPR can save the life of someone you know and love. But not knowing exactly what to do can hinder the healing process, or worse\u2014jeopardize their life. Most of this danger stems from an incorrect knowledge of the CPR compressions to breaths ratio. Do people still practice breaths? What is the correct number of compressions?<\/p>\n<p>Getting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplecpr.com\/cpr-recertification-online\">CPR recertification<\/a> as needed ensures your knowledge stays up to date, but keeping on top of things can make a big difference\u2014especially when lives are on the line.<\/p>\n<p>We here at SimpleCPR would like to share with you some basic knowledge about the CPR compressions to breaths ratio.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Safely_and_Correctly_Provide_CPR\"><\/span>How to Safely (and Correctly) Provide CPR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve seen CPR used in the movies or on television, you likely haven\u2019t put much thought into the actor or actress\u2019s technique. But distributing the right amount of CPR breaths and compressions can make all the difference in saving someone\u2019s life.<\/p>\n<p>Real life isn\u2019t like the movies\u2014you\u2019ve taken <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplecpr.com\/adult-child-infant-cpr-first-aid\">CPR classes online<\/a> to know that there\u2019s a specific science to the amount of CPR breaths and compressions. However, this ratio changes or reevaluates according to current research findings somewhat regularly.<\/p>\n<p>The current ratio of CPR breaths to compressions is 30 compressions for every 2 CPR breaths. This is the recommended number for people with CPR training who feel confident in their ability and know exactly how to place their hands.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_I_Dont_Have_Training\"><\/span>What if I Don\u2019t Have Training?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even if you\u2019ve never had <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplecpr.com\/adult-cpr-first-aid\">CPR and first aid training<\/a>, you can still make a difference. Instead of worrying about the CPR compressions to breaths ratio, health professionals at the American Heart Association advise that you can concentrate on providing compressions.<\/p>\n<p>First call emergency medical professionals before performing CPR. Then perform a rate of 100 chest compressions per minute. You can forgo attempting CPR breaths in favor of the more effective compressions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_CPR_Breaths_Really_Necessary\"><\/span>Are CPR Breaths Really Necessary?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Recently, a shift has occurred which states the vastly more important compressions to CPR rescue breaths. While still important, CPR breaths aren\u2019t as effective for the average person without <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplecpr.com\/\">CPR certification<\/a> to perform as simply chest compressions.<\/p>\n<p>So if you are trained, CPR rescue breaths can be a big help when resuscitating a patient.<\/p>\n<p>The bottom line: Don\u2019t get caught unprepared. Step up and make a difference by getting the necessary CPR and first aid training you need to know how to properly assess a situation and handle it. Rather than risk the life of a loved one in need, why not get the answers you need? 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