Final answer:
High-quality CPR consists of at least 5 cm deep chest compressions at a rate of 100 per minute, and full chest recoil between compressions.
Step-by-step explanation:
The components of high-quality CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) include:
- Deep enough chest compressions: Compressions should be at least 5 cm deep, allowing the blood to be effectively pushed through the pulmonary and systemic circuits.
- Proper rate of chest compressions: To maintain circulation, compressions should be done at a rate of 100 per minute, which is comparable to the beat of the song “Staying Alive” by the Bee Gees.
- Full chest recoil: After each compression, allow the chest to fully recoil to its normal position. This is crucial for the heart to refill with blood between compressions.
Slow chest compressions, shallow chest compressions, and interruptions in chest compressions are not characteristics of high-quality CPR and should be avoided to ensure the highest possible chances of survival in an emergency.