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
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Austin L. Stephenson, D.O.'s Expert Contributions
What is used for local anesthesia?
Local anesthesia refers to any of a number of numbing medications injected to anesthetize the area having surgery. The type of numbing medication used depends on the length of the procedure and the desired length of anesthesia. READ MORE
How do they wake you up from anesthesia?
Once the anesthetic administration stops, the gas is breathed off over time until the concentration in the blood is low enough to regain mental capacity. READ MORE
What type of anesthesia is used for vitrectomy?
Vitrectomies are performed under general anesthesia typically meaning all the way to sleep with a breathing tube to assist breathing during surgery. READ MORE
Can you pass under general anesthesia if you are over 70?
Yes READ MORE
Where is epidural anesthesia injected?
Epidural anesthesia is delivered in the epidural space which is a space between two layers of tissue just outside of the dural sac (which contains CSF). READ MORE
What type of anesthesia is used for eyelid surgery?
Depending on the extent of the eyelid surgery anesthesia can vary from local anesthesia with sedation to a general anesthetic where you are all the way to sleep with a breathing tube. READ MORE
What should you avoid before anesthesia?
Avoid eating food 8 hours prior to surgery and drinking clear liquids less than 2 hours before surgery. Also avoid any recreational drugs or alcohol. READ MORE
What kind of anesthesia is used for hernia surgery?
Unless there is a compelling reason to do otherwise, general anesthesia is used for hernia surgery. READ MORE
What type of anesthesia is used for knee surgery?
When you say knee surgery, are you referring to a knee scope or total knee joint replacement? Both can be done under general anesthesia with a breathing tube or with sedation and local anesthesia ( numbing medicine.) For a knee scope the sites for cameras and instruments are numbed then you’re given twilight anesthesia without a breathing tube. For total knee replacement a spinal can be performed to numb from the waist down along with other injections for post operative pain control. READ MORE
What type of anesthesia is used for arm surgery?
Arm surgery can be performed under local anesthesia, a regional block, or general anesthesia depending on where on the arm it is and how much pain is expected. READ MORE
What type of anesthesia is used for gallbladder surgery?
Typically a general anesthetic with an oral endotracheal breathing tube is used for cholecystectomies. READ MORE
What type of anesthesia is used for hiatal hernia surgery?
Generally speaking, the anesthetic for hernia surgery is a general anesthetic with a breathing device placed. This is the standard unless there is a reason to do it under local anesthesia. READ MORE
What type of injection is local anesthesia?
It is a numbing agent that is injected around nerves that “soaks” into the covering of the nerve and inhibits conduction of nerve impulses along where the medicine is and beyond. READ MORE
Is a cortisone shot a nerve block?
No. Cortisone shots are given into joints. Nerve blocks are when a local anesthetic (numbing medicine) is injected around nerves to numb them. With that said, a steroid can be mixed with the numbing medicine to prolong its action, but is not the same as a cortisone shot. READ MORE
How long does it take to recover from a nerve block?
Usually anywhere from 12-24 hours, depending on how fast your body metabolizes the medicine. READ MORE
How long does nerve block last after shoulder surgery?
Typically if Ropivacaine or Bupivacaine is used your nerve block will last anywhere from 12-24 hours following administration of the block. There is a formulation of Bupivacaine called Exparel that is expensive and less commonly used that can last up to 72 hours. READ MORE
Can an appendectomy be done under local anesthesia?
Appendectomy can be completed under spinal anesthesia if there is some compelling reason to do so, but this is not the standard of care. READ MORE
How does anesthesia work in the body?
This is a very broad question because there are many different elements that contribute to “anesthesia,” but what I believe you’re inquiring about is the hypnotic part of anesthesia. Most of the hypnotics used to achieve unconsciousness work on GABA receptors, which are receptors mediated by chloride ion channels in the brain. READ MORE
How long is memory loss after general anesthesia?
This is a poorly understood phenomenon so it’s hard to give you a definite answer. At your age assuming you have no memory deficits at baseline you really shouldn’t have much memory loss. For older people, over 70, they will experience more memory loss with general anesthesia. READ MORE
What should you monitor during anesthesia?
Any time any anesthetic is given there are a couple standard monitors that are required. EKG, pulse ox, blood pressure, temperature, and end tidal CO2 monitoring which is used to verify the patient is breathing are all required. 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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