Current guideline-recommended pediatric CPR ventilation rates (20-30 bpm) were not associated with improved survival to hospital discharge in children with in-hospital cardiac arrest.
Exploratory analysis identifies age-specific ventilation rate thresholds, with higher rates (≥26 bpm) linked to improved survival in children younger than 8 years.
Findings suggest consideration of tailored ventilation strategies during CPR in pediatric patients, emphasizing the need for future confirmatory studies.
