To ensure high-quality CPR, how often should providers switch off giving compressions?

To ensure high-quality CPR, providers should switch off giving compressions every 2 minutes. This is based on the need to manage fatigue among rescuers and to maintain the effectiveness of the compressions. Continuous, high-quality chest compressions are vital to maintaining blood flow during cardiac arrest, and fatigue can significantly decrease the quality of compressions, leading to less effective CPR.

Switching providers every 2 minutes allows for a brief moment to re-energize while ensuring that compressions are consistently delivered without significant interruption. It provides an opportunity to maintain strong pressure, depth, and rate, which are crucial for effective cardiovascular support during the critical moments of resuscitation.

This standard aligns with guidelines that emphasize the importance of minimizing interruptions in chest compressions and ensuring that each provider is able to perform at optimal capacity during their turn.