Question

A 58-year-old man collapses in a shopping centre. He is unresponsive and not breathing normally. You start basic life support. According to current UK Resuscitation Council guidelines, what is the correct chest compression rate and depth for an adult?

Accepted Answer

100–120 compressions per minute, depth 5–6 cm

Answer

60–80 compressions per minute, depth 3–4 cm

Answer

80–100 compressions per minute, depth 3–4 cm

Answer

120–140 compressions per minute, depth >6 cm

Answer

At least 150 compressions per minute, depth 4 cm

Practice question

A 58-year-old man collapses in a shopping centre. He is unresponsive and not breathing normally. You start basic life support. According to current UK Resuscitation Council guidelines, what is the correct chest compression rate and depth for an adult?