Kelly was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. She was mistakenly overdoses on neostigmine(an ACHE inhibitor). After an initial period of intense muscle contractions and difficultybreathing, Kelly loses consciousness. Paramedic respond by manually ventilate her lungsuntil she can get to the hospital. Explain the reasoning of this response.

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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

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Kelly was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. She was mistakenly overdoses on neostigmine
(an ACHE inhibitor). After an initial period of intense muscle contractions and difficulty
breathing, Kelly loses consciousness. Paramedic respond by manually ventilate her lungs
until she can get to the hospital. Explain the reasoning of this response.

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Step 1 Introduction on Myasthenia Gravis:

Myasthenia gravis is a long lasting autoimmune, neuromuscular disease which weakens the skeletal muscles that is quite affected after periods of intense activity and improves after periods of rest. These muscles are involved for functions like breathing and movement of the body, including the arms and legs. The indicator of myasthenia gravis is muscle weakness. Also some muscular movements are affected such as those that control eye and eyelid movement, facial expression, chewing, talking, and swallowing are often involved in the disorder.