Which instrument is used to remove foreign objects obstructing the airway, such as cement or crowns?

• A. Laryngoscope
• B. Otoscope
• C. Endotracheal tube
• D. Magill forceps

Answer: (D)

Magill forceps are the instrument designed to retrieve foreign bodies from the airway. Their curved tips let you reach into the oropharynx or laryngeal area with visibility from a laryngoscope and grasp objects such as cement fragments or dental crowns without pushing them further down. This specialized tool is built for grasping and extracting debris; it’s the one you use specifically to clear the airway. A laryngoscope helps you see the airway but doesn’t provide a grasping tip; an endotracheal tube secures or maintains the airway rather than removing objects; an otoscope is for examining the ear, not the airway.