# Managing Foreign Body Airway Obstruction with Magill Forceps: A Case Report

## TL;DR

A 65-year-old man's life was saved when a chicken bone blocking his airway was removed using Magill forceps under video guidance.

## Contribution

Demonstrates the effective use of Magill forceps in a high-stakes airway emergency.

## Key findings

- Magill forceps successfully removed a chicken bone causing airway obstruction.
- Video laryngoscopic guidance aided in the safe removal of the foreign body.
- Early recognition and team readiness were critical for successful management.

## Abstract

Foreign body airway obstruction is a high-stakes airway emergency that can rapidly become fatal without timely intervention.

We present a case of a 65-year-old male in respiratory extremis due to aspiration of a chicken bone. Following double setup for rapid sequence intubation and cricothyrotomy, the foreign body was successfully removed using Magill forceps under video laryngoscopic guidance.

This case highlights the critical role of early recognition, team readiness, and familiarity with Magill forceps technique in managing foreign body airway obstruction in unstable patients.