During CPR, what chest compression rate is recommended for adults?

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During CPR, what chest compression rate is recommended for adults?

The rate that optimizes blood flow during CPR for adults is about 100–120 chest compressions per minute. This tempo hits a balance: it’s fast enough to provide frequent perfusion yet slow enough to allow the chest to be compressed deeply and to fully recoil between compressions. If you push too quickly, depth and chest recoil suffer, reducing return of blood to the heart and overall perfusion. If you go too slowly, you deliver fewer compressions per minute, lowering coronary and cerebral perfusion pressure. A metronome or the Stayin’ Alive rhythm (around 104 bpm) can help maintain this pace consistently.

The rate that optimizes blood flow during CPR for adults is about 100–120 chest compressions per minute. This tempo hits a balance: it’s fast enough to provide frequent perfusion yet slow enough to allow the chest to be compressed deeply and to fully recoil between compressions. If you push too quickly, depth and chest recoil suffer, reducing return of blood to the heart and overall perfusion. If you go too slowly, you deliver fewer compressions per minute, lowering coronary and cerebral perfusion pressure. A metronome or the Stayin’ Alive rhythm (around 104 bpm) can help maintain this pace consistently.

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