Austin L. Stephenson, D.O.
Anesthesiologist
501 20th St #606 Knoxville TN, 37916About
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.
Education and Training
Sewanee B.S. Chemistry 2009
Lincoln Memorial University D.O. 2015
Provider Details
Austin L. Stephenson, D.O.'s Expert Contributions
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 neuropathy then the numb appendage could be under pressure and the patient would not be aware of it. READ MORE
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 for breast augmentation you most likely will have no problems with a general anesthetic. READ MORE
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. 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. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
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 pressure normalizes once you exit the operating room and recovery area. READ MORE
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 following the end of anesthesia. READ MORE
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 is very unlikely. READ MORE
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 maintains blood pressure. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
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 could be dehydration. Also, if you’re taking anti-nausea medicine with your pain pills they have headache as a side effect. READ MORE
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 for, but general anesthesia can safely be delivered to a 75 year old. READ MORE
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 airway or LMA to perform the procedure. READ MORE
Which sensation returns first after anesthesia?
Hearing is the last sense to go and the first to come back after anesthesia. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
Is anesthesia hard on the heart?
Assuming no underlying health issues, anesthesia has no lasting adverse effects on the heart. READ MORE
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. 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. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
Professional Memberships
- American Society of Anesthesiologists
- International Academy of Health Care Professionals
Internships
- University of Louisville
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Anesthesiologists
What do you attribute your success to?
- The good mentors he has had. Dr. Stephenson started as an orderly before attending medical school. He became interested in medicine and anesthesiology and he had mentors who encouraged and supported him.
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