ArticleJournal of thoracic disease2026
Non‑intubated general anesthesia with a supraglottic airway for heart transplantation: a preliminary cohort study of feasibility and enhanced recovery.
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Background: Endotracheal intubation (EI) with mechanical ventilation has been the long-standing standard of care for general anesthesia of heart transplantation. The aim of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and recovery impact of a non‑intubated anesthesia (NIA) strategy using a supraglottic airway. Methods: This study involved a single-center retrospective cohort (February 2023-August 2025). Recipients who were managed with NIA were compared with those receiving conventional EI. Primary outcomes were time to oral intake and time to first mobilization; secondary outcomes included estimated blood loss, intraoperative variables, vasoactive requirements, and intensive care unit length of stay. Results: Seventeen recipients were included in the analysis (NIA, n=8; EI, n=9). NIA was associated with earlier oral intake [3.8 (3.5-5.0) Conclusions: In selected recipients, non‑intubated general anesthesia heart transplantation with a supraglottic airway is feasible and associated with accelerated recovery. Prospective evaluations are warranted.
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