What is the compression/ventilation ratio when two providers are performing CPR without an advanced airway in place?

The compression/ventilation ratio when two providers are performing CPR without an advanced airway in place is 15:2. This ratio is established to provide a balance between effective compressions and adequate ventilation.

During CPR, high-quality chest compressions are crucial for maintaining blood flow to vital organs, particularly the heart and brain. When two providers are present, they can alternate roles to minimize fatigue, allowing for continuous and effective compressions while also ensuring that patients receive sufficient ventilation through rescue breaths.

The 15:2 ratio means that for every 15 compressions delivered, the providers will pause to give 2 breaths. This approach is favored in scenarios where two rescuers are available, as it allows for more frequent ventilations compared to a single provider, which emphasizes a greater focus on maintaining circulation through compressions as well.

This method helps to optimize patient outcomes during cardiac emergencies by ensuring that participants in the rescue are working efficiently and collaboratively to restore oxygenation and circulation.