A bystander witnesses a 62-year-old man suddenly collapse in a shopping mall. He is unresponsive and not breathing normally. They start chest compress...

Question

A bystander witnesses a 62-year-old man suddenly collapse in a shopping mall. He is unresponsive and not breathing normally. They start chest compressions. According to current basic life support guidance used in Canada, what is the recommended chest compression rate and depth for an adult?

Accepted Answer

100-120 compressions per minute at a depth of 5-6 cm

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60-80 compressions per minute at a depth of 3-4 cm

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80-100 compressions per minute at a depth of 4-5 cm

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120-140 compressions per minute at a depth of 7-8 cm

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At least 140 compressions per minute with maximal depth

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

A bystander witnesses a 62-year-old man suddenly collapse in a shopping mall. He is unresponsive and not breathing normally. They start chest compressions. According to current basic life support guidance used in Canada, what is the recommended chest compression rate and depth for an adult?