What Are Child Magill Forceps Used For?
The VM-MFC19 fills the size gap between the infant (16cm) and adult (24cm) Magill forceps, providing the correct instrument scale for children aged approximately 1?10 years. It is used during paediatric anaesthetic induction for nasotracheal intubation guidance and in paediatric emergency departments for removal of inhaled or ingested foreign bodies from the pharynx and larynx under direct laryngoscopic vision.
Clinical Application in Paediatric Emergencies
Foreign body aspiration is a paediatric emergency where the correct instrument size is critical ? using an oversized adult forceps in a child’s airway risks mucosal trauma and conversion of a partial obstruction to a complete one. The 19cm length of the VM-MFC19 provides reach to the larynx in children without the excess length of the adult instrument, and the jaw span is proportionate to the paediatric pharynx. This instrument should be standard in all paediatric emergency trolleys and theatre anaesthetic trays.
Sterilisation and Inventory
All Vital Medical Magill forceps (VM-MFC16, VM-MFC19, VM-MFA24) are stainless steel, autoclavable at 134?C, and can be processed through standard CSSD protocols. Inspect jaw alignment and hinge action before each use. Store in sterile packaging or on an instrument tray ready for immediate deployment in emergency situations.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Specification | Value |
| Type | Magill angled forceps |
| Size | Child |
| Length | 19 cm |
| Material | Stainless steel |
| Handle | Ring (scissor) grip |
| Application | Paediatric intubation, airway foreign body |
| Sterilisation | Autoclavable (134?C steam) |
