• During a medical code, after the first three shocks we are now doing a vector change. The directive states to then do 3 more shocks with the new pad placement. My question is if we only get one or two shocks following that pad placement change, are we now remaining on scene for the full 20 minutes since they’re no longer in refractory VF/VT or still leaving early since they were in that state and have shocked 4-5 times.

    Published On: June 19, 2026