Compression depth during pediatric CPR is important

An optimal pediatric resuscitation solution includes CPR feedback, an idle timer, and a pediatric-specific AED algorithm — to accurately assess the rhythm and advise whether a shock is indicated. And when you consider the majority of pediatric arrests are due to respiratory failure,¹ the importance of high-quality CPR cannot be minimized.

The AHA defines high-quality pediatric CPR as:

• Depth of approximately 1.5 inches for infants and approximately 2 inches for children
• Rate of 100–120 compressions per minute
• Full recoil of the chest with every compression
• Minimal interruptions in compressions
• Avoidance of excessive ventilation

Learn more in the “Improving Pediatric CPR with Real-time Feedback” booklet.

_{¹Nadkarni VM, et al. JAMA. 2006;295(1):50–57}