Transthoracic pacing is an emergency cardiac procedure delivering electrical impulses through the chest wall to stimulate heart contractions when intrinsic rhythm is inadequate. It is critical for managing life-threatening bradyarrhythmias or heart block before permanent pacing. A key complication is patient discomfort and risk of skin burns at electrode sites.
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