Magill Forceps And Laryngascope

Question 1

Indications

Answer 1

• Foreign body airway obstruction AND
• The patient is unconscious and not moving sufficient air AND
• The foreign body cannot be removed under direct vision with a finger sweep

Question 2

Contraindications

Answer 2

Patient is conscious

Question 3

Success or not success

Answer 3

If you can remove the object
- ventilate with BVM

If you cannot see the object

• Don’t use laryngoscope.
• Perform 5 chest compressions to try dislodge object
• Recheck airway as per steps 1-4.
• If unsuccessful start CPR

Question 4

Potential complications

Answer 4

• Gagging or vomiting
• Foreign body may be difficult to remove or in pieces
• Damage to soft tissue of the mouth or teeth

Question 5

Backup

Answer 5

ICP for patients with signs of persisting foreign body airway obstruction following initial intervention