Magill forceps
Magill forceps are angled forceps used to guide a tracheal tube into the larynx or a nasogastric tube into the esophagus under direct vision.[1] They are also used to remove foreign bodies.[1] These forceps are named after the Irish-born anaesthetist Ivan Magill.[1]
| Magill forceps | |
|---|---|
 Magill forceps | |
| Synonyms | intubation forceps |
| Specialty | anaesthesiology |
| Intervention | intubation |
| Inventor(s) | Ivan Magill |
| Related items | Laryngoscope |
References
- Magill forceps in Farlex medical dictionary, citing Mosby's Medical Dictionary, 8th edition.
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