What is the recommended rate for chest compressions in adult CPR?

The recommended rate for chest compressions in adult CPR is between 100 to 120 compressions per minute. This rate is crucial for optimizing the efficacy of chest compressions during cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Compressions delivered within this range ensure that blood circulation is maintained effectively during a cardiac arrest, providing vital organs, especially the brain, with sufficient oxygen until advanced medical assistance arrives or the heart resumes its normal rhythm. Research has shown that compressions delivered at this rate enhance overall survival outcomes in adults experiencing cardiac arrest.

Maintaining this optimal compression rate also aligns with recent guidelines emphasizing the importance of high-quality CPR, which includes not just the rate of compressions, but also their depth and allowing full chest recoil between compressions to maximize blood flow. This rate has been established through clinical studies and is supported by evidence that demonstrates improved outcomes for patients in cardiac arrest situations when this guideline is adhered to.