Het probleem is weliswaar niet zo groot, maar in de praktijk soms wel aanwezig.
De AHA richtlijnen zeggen het volgende:
(Circulation. 2005;112:III-17 – III-24.)
2005 American Heart Association, Inc.
Section 1
Part 3: Defibrillation
Treatment Recommendation
Rescuers should take precautions to minimize sparking (by paying attention to pad/paddle placement, contact, etc) during attempted defibrillation. Rescuers should try to ensure that defibrillation is not attempted in an oxygen-enriched atmosphere.