In the event of respiratory arrest, what is the recommended ventilation frequency?

In the context of respiratory arrest, the recommended ventilation frequency is once every 5-6 seconds, which is essential for providing effective rescue breathing. This frequency allows sufficient time for the chest to rise and fall during each breath, ensuring adequate oxygenation of the patient's lungs without causing overinflation, which can potentially lead to complications such as gastric inflation or reduced venous return.

Providing breaths too rapidly, as would be the case with options suggesting every 4-5 seconds or every 3-4 seconds, could compromise the effectiveness of the rescue breaths. It is important to maintain a rhythm that aligns with the physiological needs of the patient, as well as allowing for a pause to monitor the return of spontaneous breathing and circulation. Ventilating too infrequently, such as every minute, would not provide adequate oxygenation, exacerbating the patient's condition.