The document discusses guidelines from the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) for resuscitation techniques. It recommends a ratio of 30 chest compressions to 2 breaths for a single rescuer performing CPR on an adult or child outside of a hospital. For initial resuscitation, 2-5 rescue breaths should be given when starting CPR. The guidelines also state that chest compressions only should be provided if the rescuer is unable or unwilling to give rescue breaths.

1. International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation

2. International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation Guidelines 2000

3. International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation Consensus on Science and Treatment Recommendations 2005

4. ILCOR ERC RC(UK)

5. Treatment Recommendations … a single C-V ratio of 30:2 for the single rescuer of an adult or child out of the hospital is recommended Initial steps of resuscitation may include … [ giving ] 2-5 breaths when initiating resuscitation CoSTR 2005

6. If you are not able or are unwilling to give rescue breaths, give chest compressions only Adult basic life support Dispatcher / telephone CPR instruction

7. - 5 initial rescue breaths - 1 min CPR before lone rescuer leaves - Two fingers / one hand as appropriate - Practice on infant / child manikin Children & lifeguards

8. International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation Consensus on Science and Treatment Recommendations 2010