With an advanced airway in place during CPR, the correct ventilation rate is 1 breath every 6 seconds , which is about 10 breaths per minute , delivered with continuous chest compressions.

Correct ventilation rate

  • For an intubated or supraglottic airway during adult CPR, recommended ventilation is approximately 10 breaths per minute.
  • Practically, this is taught as “one breath every 6 seconds” while chest compressions continue at 100–120 per minute without pausing.

Why this specific rate?

  • Higher rates (over about 10–12 breaths per minute) increase intrathoracic pressure, which reduces venous return and cardiac output during CPR, worsening outcomes.
  • Research and guidelines therefore emphasize avoiding hyperventilation and keeping to about 8–10 breaths per minute when an advanced airway is in place.

So, for Theo with an advanced airway during CPR, the exam-style answer is: ventilate once every 6 seconds (≈10 breaths per minute).

TL;DR: If Theo had an advanced airway in place during CPR, the correct rate of ventilation delivery is 1 breath every 6 seconds (about 10 breaths per minute) , with uninterrupted compressions.

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