How many counts of breaths and compressions when giving CPR?

Answer by  Andrew26 (6)

The AHA (American Heart Association) has recently changed their standards for CPR. Since learning that compressions have a much more important role in resuscitation, the ratio is now 30:2.

Answer by  dreamer (28)

When performing CPR on an adult, the American Heart Association advises to give two breaths then fifteen compressions. The compressions should be fast. The newest way to time the compressions is to perform them while humming the Bee Gee's Song from the disco era, 'Staying Alive". This will give the proper number of compressions to sustain life.

Answer by  amberrai11312 (73)

When giving cpr to adult and children you are to do 30 chest compressions followed by 2 breathes and then repeat.

Answer by  mars3291 (252)

When giving CPR, you must give two full breaths to child and adult if not breathing. If pulse is present give 12 breaths per minute,while spontaneous breathing is not present. Give 12 to 20 breaths in infant and children. With one rescuer give 30 compressions for infant,children and adult. Depth of compression varies in infant/children and adult.