Dr. Jerry L Epps M.D.
Anesthesiologist
1924 Alcoa Hwy Box U109 Knoxville TN, 37920About
Dr. Jerry Epps is an anesthesiologist practicing in Knoxville, TN. Dr. Epps 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. Epps also might help manage pain after an operation.
Education and Training
Univ of Ky Coll of Med, Lexington Ky 1980
Board Certification
AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of AnesthesiologyABA
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Dr. Jerry L Epps M.D.'s Expert Contributions
What type of injection is local anesthesia?
A drug such as lidocaine or bupivacaine is injected via needle into the area of the surgical incision. READ MORE
What is used for local anesthesia?
A drug which causes the area where it is injected to go "numb" is used in local anesthesia. While there are many different local anesthetics, lidocaine is the most commonly used local anesthetic in surgery. READ MORE
Can you feel pain under local anesthesia?
Yes; if the local infiltration is inadequate. Most operative outpatient procedures will add intravenous sedation in addition to the local anesthetic injection of the operative site. READ MORE
What type of anesthesia is used for prostate surgery?
The answer depends upon what procedure is planned. For a prostate biopsy, local anesthesia is used. For resection of the prostate due to hypertrophy, a regional aesthetic such as a spinal is usually preferred but general anesthesia may be used. For prostate cancer procedures, general anesthesia is usually the preferred technique. READ MORE
How is hypotension treated after spinal anesthesia?
Yes, hypotension is a normal physiologic response to the effects of spinal anesthesia. Treatment includes the administrative of fluids and medications, which offset the effects of spinal anesthesia, namely dilated blood vessels and occasionally a slowing of the heart rate. These medications cause the blood vessels to constrict and the heart to beat faster and stronger. READ MORE
What anesthetics are used in open heart surgery?
The same ones that are used in general anesthesia for other more routine operation procedures. Namely, inhaled anesthetic agents, intravenous induction agents such as propofol and narcotics. READ MORE
What type of anesthesia is used for kidney stone surgery?
General anesthesia is most commonly used. READ MORE
Can you have hernia surgery without anesthesia?
No; some hernias can be repaired under local anesthesia, but the vast majority will require general or regional anesthesia (spinal or epidural block). Since most hernias are now repaired by a laparoscopic technique, general anesthesia is most commonly used. READ MORE
Do you get general anesthesia for appendectomy?
General anesthesia is used for almost all appendectomies. READ MORE
What should you not do after anesthesia?
You should not drive, operate heavy equipment, or make significant life decisions for 24 hours after anesthesia. READ MORE
Is general anesthesia bad for your brain?
No; not in your age group. Postoperative cognitive decline can occur in the elderly regardless of type of anesthesia (general or regional). READ MORE
Is it common to wake up during a colonoscopy?
General anesthesia is not routinely used for colonoscopy. Instead, deep sedation with propofol alone or a combination of a benzodiazepine (Valium or Versed) and a narcotic (Fentanyl) are used. For most gastroenterologists and anesthesiologists, propofol is the preferred technique but requires the presence of an anesthesia provider in most states. Since the goal is sedation, then it is possible for a patient to awaken and have recall of some events. The vast majority of patients do not have any recall. READ MORE
Is topical anesthetic effective?
Topical anesthesia has limited applications. For example, topical anesthesia is effective for certain procedures such as cataract surgery or to decrease the pain from intravenous catheter insertion. For most surgical procedures, topical anesthesia is ineffective. READ MORE
What type of sedation is used for an MRI?
The vast majority patients do not receive any sedation. A small percentage of patients will receive an oral sedative such as Valium or Ativan. An even smaller percentage will require general anesthesia. READ MORE
Can you be put to sleep for wisdom teeth removal while pregnant?
All elective surgical procedures should be avoided during pregnancy, especially during the first trimester. READ MORE
How long does it take to fall asleep with anesthesia?
30-60 seconds after the intravenous induction agent is given. READ MORE
How do you anesthetize a finger?
A finger may be anesthetized by the performance of a digital block. Local anesthetic is injected on both sides of the finger blocking the digital nerves of the affected finger. READ MORE
Are opioids used for anesthesia?
Yes, opioids are commonly used in both regional and general anesthesia. There is a growing trend toward opioid-free anesthesia using regional for pain control after general anesthesia. READ MORE
Are there narcotics in anesthesia?
Yes. Narcotic pain relievers are commonly used as adjuncts in both general and regional anesthesia. READ MORE
What happens if you're allergic to anesthesia?
Allergic reactions to some of the drugs used in general anesthesia are possible, but rare. Muscle relaxants and antibiotics are the most common causes. Allergic reactions to local anesthetics are usually caused by ester-type drugs, which are used much less frequently than the snide-type. READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Midtracheal obstruction after Harrington rod placement in a patient with Marfan's syndrome.
- Simultaneous oral and nasal tracheal intubation utilizing a fiberoptic scope in a patient with facial trauma.
- oroshigane, a new segment polarity gene of Drosophila melanogaster, functions in hedgehog signal transduction.
- The Drosophila semushi mutation blocks nuclear import of bicoid during embryogenesis.
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