What is the correct chest compression ratio for two rescuers during CPR for a pediatric patient?

In the context of performing CPR on a pediatric patient with two rescuers, the correct chest compression ratio is 15 compressions to 2 breaths. This specific ratio is recommended because it ensures that the child receives enough circulation through high-quality chest compressions while also providing sufficient ventilation through rescue breaths.

The 15:2 ratio is particularly important in the pediatric population, as they generally benefit from this increased frequency of compressions in proportion to breaths to help maintain effective blood flow and oxygenation. Two rescuers working together can switch roles about every two minutes or after every 5 cycles of 15:2 to prevent fatigue and maintain the quality of compressions.

Other ratios are applicable in different scenarios, such as the 30:2 ratio, which is used for adults and single-rescuer CPR, but for pediatric patients and two rescuers, 15:2 is established as the standard to deliver optimal care.