Which nerve is most susceptible to injury when pressure is applied to the angle of the jaw while keeping the airway open?

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10 Jul 2019
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Applying pressure at the angle of the jaw to maintain a patent airway can compress the facial nerve (7th cranial nerve), making it the most likely nerve to be damaged in this scenario.

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