What is the recommended compression rate during CPR?

The recommended compression rate during CPR is 100 to 120 compressions per minute because this rate has been established as the most effective for maintaining blood flow and increasing the likelihood of survival in a cardiac arrest situation. This range is based on research that suggests that compressions within this rate optimize the amount of blood that reaches vital organs, particularly the heart and brain, during a cardiac emergency.

Compressions that are too slow, as in the options suggesting 30, 60 to 80, or 40 compressions per minute, do not provide sufficient blood flow to support the body’s need for oxygen during a cardiac arrest. The goal during CPR is to provide high-quality chest compressions that are both deep and at the correct rate, ensuring that effective circulation is maintained until advanced medical help can take over or until the individual shows signs of recovery.