The medical direction physician orders you to deliver additional shocks to a patient in cardiac arrest while en route to the hospital. What is the correct procedure to follow?

In a scenario where you are dealing with a patient in cardiac arrest and have been ordered by a medical direction physician to deliver additional shocks, the correct procedure is to stop the vehicle before reanalyzing the rhythm. This is essential to ensure the safety of both the patient and the crew during defibrillation. Delivering shocks in a moving vehicle may lead to ineffective shock delivery due to the movement and instability, potentially compromising the patient's outcome.

Additionally, stopping the vehicle allows for a more accurate monitoring of the patient's rhythm and ensures that appropriate measures are followed for delivering the shocks. The patient's safety is paramount, and performing these procedures while stationary mitigates the risks associated with movement, such as delayed defibrillation or injury during the process. Therefore, this approach aligns with best practices in emergency medical services regarding defibrillation protocols.