What is the correct technique for multiple-provider CPR when an advanced airway is in place?

When an advanced airway is in place, the technique for multiple-provider CPR is that one provider should deliver one ventilation every six seconds while the other provider continues delivering high-quality chest compressions without pausing for ventilations. This approach is effective because it maintains a constant flow of blood to the vital organs through uninterrupted compressions, while still ensuring adequate oxygenation through the ventilations provided by the other provider.

Using an advanced airway means that there’s a secure passage for air, which allows for a more efficient method of ventilation without the interruptions that would occur if ventilations were coordinated with compressions. This rhythm of delivering a ventilation every six seconds provides enough time to ensure the patient is receiving optimal oxygenation while still prioritizing the essential continuous chest compressions needed for circulation.

In contrast, other techniques like taking turns for ventilations with compressions or drastically varying the timing of ventilations do not optimize the benefits of having an advanced airway in place, potentially compromising the effectiveness of CPR.