Complications Injury to nasal mucosa and resultant bleeding Aspiration of the object, particularly in sedated patients Equipment Chair with headrest or an ENT specialist's chair Light source and head mirror or headlamp with adjustable narrow beam Gloves, mask, and gown Topical anesthetic / vasoconstrictor mixture (eg, 4% cocaine, 1% tetracaine, or 4% lidocaine plus 0.5% oxymetazoline) Cotton swabs or pledgets to apply topical drugs Nasal speculum Suction source and Frazier-tip and / or other suction-tip suction catheters of various sizes Bayonet or alligator forceps Wire loop and hook curettes Balloon-tipped catheter (5 to 8 French Fogarty catheter or Katz extractor) Young children typically require restraint or sedation.