Which statement best describes the management of two-rescuer pediatric CPR?

• A. Compression to ventilation ratio of 15:2
• B. Compression to ventilation ratio of 30:2
• C. Compression to ventilation ratio of 5:1
• D. Compression only with no ventilation

Answer: (A)

In pediatric CPR, the emphasis is on delivering both chest compressions and rescue breaths in a balanced cycle. Children who arrest are more often injured by respiratory problems, so providing ventilations helps restore oxygen delivery while compressions preserve circulation. Having two rescuers allows one to breathe for the child while the other continues compressions, then switch to keep both quality and tempo high without excessive interruptions. This approach—a pattern that includes regular ventilations alongside chest compressions—best supports both oxygenation and perfusion in kids.

Omitting ventilation or delaying breaths deprives a pediatric patient of oxygen, which is already a central issue in pediatric arrests. So, a pattern that combines breaths with compressions, managed efficiently by two rescuers, fits pediatric physiology and improves the chances of recovery.