With two rescuers performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on an adult patient, how many external chest compressions are given per minute?

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   Chest compression The provider should do the following: Place the heel of one hand on the patient’s sternum and the other hand on top of the first, fingers interlaced Extend the elbows and the provider leans directly over the patient (see the image below) Press down, compressing the chest at least 2 in Release the chest and allow it to recoil completely The compression depth for adults should be at least 2 inches (instead of up to 2 inches, as in the past) The compression rate should be at least 100/min The key phrase for chest compression is, “Push hard and fast” Untrained bystanders should perform chest compression–only CPR (COCPR) After 30 compressions, 2 breaths are given; however, an intubated patient should receive continuous compressions while ventilations are given 8-10 times per minute This entire process is repeated until a pulse returns or the patient is transferred to definitive care To prevent provider fatigue or injury, new providers should intervene every 2-3 minutes (ie, providers should swap out, giving the chest compressor a rest while another rescuer continues CPR. Ref: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1344081-overview

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