In CPR for a toddler, the correct breaths-to-compressions ratio is

• A. 2 breaths for every 30 chest compressions
• B. 30 breaths for every 2 chest compressions
• C. 2 breaths for every 15 chest compressions
• D. 1 breath for every 10 chest compressions

Answer: (A)

In pediatric CPR, the important idea is the rhythm between chest compressions and breaths. For a toddler when a single responder is giving CPR, the recommended cycle is 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths. This 30:2 pattern helps keep blood flowing while still delivering enough breaths to oxygenate the blood, and it minimizes pauses in compressions. If a second rescuer is present, the ratio changes to 15 compressions with 2 breaths, allowing more frequent breaths without compromising circulation. The other patterns described would disrupt the balance between circulation and ventilation and are not the standard for a toddler with a single rescuer.