If you look at the algorithms in the Maryland EMS 2008 Protocols on page 45 (55 out of the total number of 348 pages) for Adults (> 8years old) and Page 47 (57 out of the total number of 348pages) for pediatrics (< then 8 years old) you will see that for adult patients (> 8years old) the rate is 30:2 and for pediatrics patients is: 1 rescuer CPR the rate is 30:2 and with 2 rescuer CPR the rate is 15:2

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