Comparison of the Magill forceps and the Boedeker (curved) intubation forceps for removal of a foreign body in a Manikin

Abstract Study Objective To compare the straight Magill and the curved Boedeker Intubation Forceps in foreign body removal in a manikin with a difficult airway using the videolaryngoscope. Design Prospective comparative study. Setting University Medical Center. Subjects 17 medical providers, 16 anesthesia staff, and one respiratory therapist. Measurements The observed Cormack-Lehane (CL) glottic view and success/failure of the removal attempts were recorded. Main Results The CL scores obtained using the Magill and Boedeker forceps were not significantly different ( P = 0.3984). However, the differences in success rates for removal of the foreign object using standard (0 = success, 17=failure) and Boedeker forceps (0 = failure, 17=success) were strongly significant ( P Conclusion The curve of the Boedeker Intubation Forceps allows both the tip of the forceps and the glottic opening to be simultaneously visible in the field of view during videolaryngoscopy, making removal of glottic foreign bodies easier.