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Austin Stephenson
Anesthesiologist
Dr. Austin Stephenson is an anesthesiologist practicing in Knoxville, TN. Dr. Stephenson ensures the safety of patients who are about to undergo surgery. Anestesiologists specialize in general anesthesia, which will (put the patient to sleep), sedation, which will calm the patient or make him or her unaware of the situation, and regional anesthesia, which just numbs a specific part of the body. As an anesthesiologist, Dr. Stephenson also might help manage pain after an operation.
16 years
Experience
Austin Stephenson
- Knoxville, TN
- Sewanee
- Accepting new patients
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Is local anesthesia safe for diabetics?
Yes, local anesthetics are safe for use in diabetics. A potential source of injury could be if a nerve block numbs an arm or leg and if the diabetes is uncontrolled causing peripheral READ MORE
Yes, local anesthetics are safe for use in diabetics. A potential source of injury could be if a nerve block numbs an arm or leg and if the diabetes is uncontrolled causing peripheral neuropathy then the numb appendage could be under pressure and the patient would not be aware of it.
Can you get breast augmentation under local anesthesia?
These are typically done under general anesthesia. Theoretically it could be done using a thoracic epidural, but this is variable and not worth the risk. If you’re healthy enough READ MORE
These are typically done under general anesthesia. Theoretically it could be done using a thoracic epidural, but this is variable and not worth the risk. If you’re healthy enough for breast augmentation you most likely will have no problems with a general anesthetic.
Can anesthesia cause diarrhea?
So three days of diarrhea is abnormal. Any drugs given during the course of your anesthetic that may cause diarrhea would be long gone out of your system one day after anesthesia. READ MORE
So three days of diarrhea is abnormal. Any drugs given during the course of your anesthetic that may cause diarrhea would be long gone out of your system one day after anesthesia. Chances are that you may have contracted a gastrointestinal virus before your surgery and the symptoms are a coincidence. Unless of course you have been taking a stool softener to combat the constipation that comes along with opiate pain medicine to control your post-operative pain.
Do they put you to sleep for shoulder surgery?
Yes you are put to sleep under general anesthesia usually in combination with a nerve block for post-operative pain control.
Why is my blood pressure so high after general anesthesia?
While having high blood pressure is never normal, it might be explained by having anxiety after waking up from anesthesia whether you realize it or not. I would assume your blood READ MORE
While having high blood pressure is never normal, it might be explained by having anxiety after waking up from anesthesia whether you realize it or not. I would assume your blood pressure normalizes once you exit the operating room and recovery area.
How long does it take to feel normal after anesthesia?
The longer you’re under anesthesia the longer it takes to feel normal, but generally speaking for surgeries lasting less than 2 hours you should be back to normal around 2 hours READ MORE
The longer you’re under anesthesia the longer it takes to feel normal, but generally speaking for surgeries lasting less than 2 hours you should be back to normal around 2 hours following the end of anesthesia.
Can local anesthesia cause headaches?
A side effect from local anesthetic toxicity could include nervous system involvement like headaches, but this would require excessive amounts of local anesthesia to be used and READ MORE
A side effect from local anesthetic toxicity could include nervous system involvement like headaches, but this would require excessive amounts of local anesthesia to be used and is very unlikely.
Why does blood pressure drop with spinal anesthesia?
Blood pressure drops with spinal anesthesia because it blocks the nerves that are responsible for maintaining arterial tone (I.e. squeeze on the arteries), which is how the body READ MORE
Blood pressure drops with spinal anesthesia because it blocks the nerves that are responsible for maintaining arterial tone (I.e. squeeze on the arteries), which is how the body maintains blood pressure.
Can anesthesia cause severe headaches?
General anesthesia by itself does not usually cause headaches. Causes that are more likely in the surgical setting are dehydration and zofran administration.
Can anesthesia cause headaches days later?
I have not heard anything about anesthesia causing headaches three days after surgery. Depending on the surgery if oral intake has decreased the most likely cause of your headache READ MORE
I have not heard anything about anesthesia causing headaches three days after surgery. Depending on the surgery if oral intake has decreased the most likely cause of your headache could be dehydration. Also, if you’re taking anti-nausea medicine with your pain pills they have headache as a side effect.
Is anesthesiology safe after age 75?
Yes, generally speaking. It heavily depends on the other medical problems that the 75 year old has. Also, being older there are special considerations that need to be accounted READ MORE
Yes, generally speaking. It heavily depends on the other medical problems that the 75 year old has. Also, being older there are special considerations that need to be accounted for, but general anesthesia can safely be delivered to a 75 year old.
What type of anesthesia is used for a bronchoscopy?
General anesthesia is utilized for broncoscopy. Often times a breathing tube is used for the broncoscopist to insert the scope, while other broncoscopists prefer a laryngeal mask READ MORE
General anesthesia is utilized for broncoscopy. Often times a breathing tube is used for the broncoscopist to insert the scope, while other broncoscopists prefer a laryngeal mask airway or LMA to perform the procedure.
Which sensation returns first after anesthesia?
Hearing is the last sense to go and the first to come back after anesthesia.
Is vomiting a side effect of anesthesia?
Vomiting is a side effect of an inhaled anesthetic, but usually is not associated with intravenous anesthetics with the exception of etomidate.
Can anesthesia cause personality changes?
There may be isolated incidences of this, but there is no consistent trend like this described in the research literature or textbooks.
How do you stop hiccups after anesthesia?
There are few tried and true methods to stop hiccups, but an old anti-psychotic medicine Thorazine worked in the past.
Is being under anesthesia like being asleep?
It is like being asleep but usually patients don’t remember dreams and you won’t move under general anesthesia.
Is anesthesia hard on the heart?
Assuming no underlying health issues, anesthesia has no lasting adverse effects on the heart.
How do you prepare a patient for anesthesia?
To prepare a patient for anesthesia there are several considerations to keep in mind. If the patient is anxious they will usually get medicine to calm their nerves before surgery. READ MORE
To prepare a patient for anesthesia there are several considerations to keep in mind. If the patient is anxious they will usually get medicine to calm their nerves before surgery. If the patient has risk factors for getting nauseous after surgery then prophylactic medication is given to prevent that. Also, oral medications can be given to help with pain relief prior to surgery if the patient and the surgery warrant such premedication.
What is the safest anesthesia for vascular surgery?
Depending on the specific procedure and other medical problems of the patient, both a regional anesthetic and a general anesthetic can be equally safe.
