Anaesthesia
· 2 min
What Is the Recommended Chest Compression Depth in Adult CPR? Current AHA Guidelines (BLS/ACLS)
What is the recommended chest compression depth in adult CPR according to current AHA guidelines? The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends chest compressions of at least 5 cm but not more than 6 cm, performed at a rate of 100–120 compressions per minute with full chest recoil. This concise review covers high-quality CPR, BLS/ACLS recommendations, and essential exam pearls for MBBS, NEET PG, INICET, FMGE, USMLE, ACLS/BLS certification exams and vital in emergency.