What is the recommended rate of chest compressions when an advanced airway is in use?

The recommended rate of chest compressions when an advanced airway is in use is 100 to 120 compressions per minute. This range is in line with guidelines set forth by organizations such as the American Heart Association.

This frequency ensures that there is adequate blood flow to vital organs during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Maintaining a compression rate that is too slow would not provide sufficient perfusion to the heart and brain, while compressions that are too rapid may lead to inadequate filling of the heart chambers and could potentially decrease the effectiveness of each compression.

Additionally, with an advanced airway in place, rescuers should focus on continuous chest compressions without pausing for breaths, which allows for a better uninterrupted blood flow during cardiac arrest. Thus, the correct approach emphasizes both the importance of rate and the need for consistent compressions to maximize cerebral and coronary perfusion.