What is the CPR ratio?

July 21, 2025
Purple Heart

Australian guidelines standardise the ratio across age groups:

  • Adults: 30 compressions to 2 breaths
  • Children: 30 compressions to 2 breaths
  • Infants: 30 compressions to 2 breaths

There is no distinction between single or multiple rescuers in CPR ratio for infants under ARC guidelines.

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