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How long should CPR compression interruptions usually last?

Keep pauses under 10 seconds.

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  1. Less than 10 seconds ✔
  2. About 30 seconds
  3. At least 1 minute

Why: Long pauses stop the blood flow that compressions create. Organize breaths and AED use so compressions restart quickly.

Huh, didn't know that: AHA lists minimizing compression interruptions as a critical part of high-quality CPR.

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Answer: Less than 10 seconds. Long pauses stop the blood flow that compressions create. Organize breaths and AED use so compressions restart quickly.

  1. CPR Steps www.redcross.org/take-a-class/cpr/performing-cpr/cpr-steps
    Minimize interruptions to chest compressions to less than 10 seconds.
    Checked 2026-10-21.

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