What is the compression rate for neonates?

What is the compression rate for neonates?

• A. 100/min
• B. 60/min
• C. 140/min
• D. 120/min

Answer: (D)

Neonate CPR targets a pace that keeps blood flowing to the heart and brain without sacrificing chest recoil. The standard rate is 120 compressions per minute, which is about one compression every half-second. This speed strikes a balance: it’s fast enough to maintain perfusion but not so fast that the chest can’t recoil and fill adequately between compressions. Rates well below this reduce blood flow to essential organs, while rates well above can impair filling and effectiveness. So, 120 per minute is the best target for neonates.

Neonate CPR targets a pace that keeps blood flowing to the heart and brain without sacrificing chest recoil. The standard rate is 120 compressions per minute, which is about one compression every half-second. This speed strikes a balance: it’s fast enough to maintain perfusion but not so fast that the chest can’t recoil and fill adequately between compressions. Rates well below this reduce blood flow to essential organs, while rates well above can impair filling and effectiveness. So, 120 per minute is the best target for neonates.