Child vs. Adult CPR: Key Differences in Compression Technique

Pediatric CPR compressions differ from adult CPR:

• Rate: 100–120 compressions per minute (same as adult).
• Depth: At least 1/3 the anterior-posterior chest diameter (approx. 2 inches / 5 cm for children; 1.5 inches / 4 cm for infants).
• Force: “Push hard, push fast” applies to both, but absolute force is less for smaller chests.
• Hand placement: One or two hands for children; two fingers for infants.

Always follow current AHA/ERC guidelines; take a certified CPR course for hands-on practice.