what is the correct chest compression rate for adults

The correct chest compression rate for adults during CPR is 100–120 compressions per minute.

Basic adult CPR numbers

• Compression rate: 100–120 per minute is recommended for adult chest compressions to keep enough blood flowing to the brain and heart.

• Compression depth: Push hard, at least 2 inches (about 5 cm) but not more than about 2.4 inches (6 cm) on the center of the chest.

• Compression–breath ratio: Standard adult CPR uses 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths (30:2) if you are trained and able to give breaths.

Quick Scoop style recap

If you need a fast mental picture: imagine pushing on the middle of the chest to the beat of a fast song (around 100–120 beats per minute), counting up to 30, then giving 2 breaths, and repeating without long pauses until help or an AED takes over.

In an emergency, any strong, steady chest compressions at roughly 100–120 per minute are better than doing nothing at all.

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