it depends on if your obese (which you probably are).. so yea
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∙ 12y agoNewborns have an increased respiratory rate (from about 20-45). This is twice as fast as an adult.
For 1-person CPR; Adult, Child, and Infant: 30 compressions : 2 breaths. For 2-person CPR; Adult is: 30 compressions : 2 breaths. For 2-person CPR; Child, and Infant: 15 compressions : 2 breaths.
Perform Adult CPR by 30 chest compressions to 2 breaths.
Faster than with no weight on it, yes. Faster than with an adult on it, no.
children
30 compressions per 2 breaths for 1 rescuer adult/child/infant 15 compressions per 2 breaths for 2 rescuer child/infant
How do you give the breaths properly?
The current ratio for lay persons (not health care providers) is 30 compressions: 2 breaths based on current Canadian standards. Your country may vary! If you happen to be a healthcare provider, you have choices.... but you should know that.
See the related link for how to give CPR to an Adult, Child, or Infant. ECC 2005 standardized the ratio for the lay person to 30 compressions / 2 breaths for an Adult, Child, or Infant.
Adult, Child, Infant 1-rescuer CPR is 30 Compressions : 2 Breaths.
normal is about 10-20 breaths per minute. If faster or slower, see a doctor
Breaths don't change when using a BVM; 1 breath every 5 seconds for an Adult & 1 breath every 3 seconds for an Infant & Child.
30 chest compression then 2 breaths for an adult and 15 chest compression and 1 breath for an infant or child.