How many rescue breaths should be given to a child during CPR?

During CPR for a child, the recommended guideline is to deliver 2 rescue breaths after every 30 chest compressions. This ratio ensures that adequate oxygen is provided to the child’s lungs while maintaining effective circulation through compressions.

Delivering 2 breaths effectively allows for sufficient oxygenation and helps in re-establishing normal breathing once the heart is restarted or if spontaneous breathing resumes. It's important to ensure that the breaths are given gently and that each breath overfills the lungs only slightly, avoiding excessive force that could lead to complications, such as gastric inflation.

Adhering to this guideline of 2 rescue breaths aligns with established CPR protocols to maximize the chances of survival and recovery in pediatric patients during cardiovascular emergencies.