In neonatal CPR, how many compressions and ventilations are described?

• A. 60 compressions, 15 ventilations
• B. 90 compressions, 20 ventilations
• C. 120 compressions, 30 ventilations
• D. 150 compressions, 60 ventilations

Answer: (C)

Neonatal CPR uses a very rapid rate of chest compressions with a small, regular ventilation cadence. The standard describes delivering chest compressions at about 120 per minute and providing ventilations in a fixed rhythm after a set number of compressions, typically after every three compressions. When you pace at 120 compressions per minute and follow a 3:1 compression-to-ventilation pattern, you end up describing roughly 30 ventilations per minute. The emphasis is on keeping compressions fast to support circulation while ventilations are delivered consistently to maintain oxygenation, so the described pair of speeds—120 compressions and 30 ventilations—reflect that described pacing.