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
Are you put to sleep for Strabismus surgery?
Yes READ MORE
Does anesthesia mess with your memory?
If versed was given prior to surgery, it causes amnesia until the medicine wears off, usually about 4-6 hours after it’s given. The anesthetic itself carries a risk of memory loss, although it is very low. This risk increases beyond 40 years old, but is very low for a 22 year old. READ MORE
Why does it take so long to wake up from anesthesia?
This is most often a product of how long you were under anesthesia, but can also be influenced by how much adipose tissue you have, what drugs were used to maintain your anesthesia, and how deep your anesthesia was during the surgical procedure. READ MORE
Can anesthesia cause long-term anxiety?
No this is not a common side effect from anesthesia. Unless however you experienced something traumatic like awakening during a general anesthetic. READ MORE
How long does anesthesia last after hernia surgery?
You should be awake although groggy roughly 30 minutes following a general anesthetic for hernia surgery. READ MORE
Is it normal to sleep a lot after anesthesia?
Yes. Following anesthesia it is common to be tired or easily fatigued the two days after receiving anesthesia. READ MORE
How do you get rid of a headache from anesthesia?
The headache you are most likely experiencing if you had general anesthesia is from Zofran. In that case time, fluids, and anti-inflammatories. If from a dural puncture as may occur from a spinal or wet tap epidural, in addition to the already mentioned you can add caffeine, remaining supine, Gabapentin, and/or blood patch. READ MORE
Can anesthesia make you tired for days?
Yes anesthesia can make you feel tired or even feel like you’re in a fog for days to weeks after. The longer you’re under anesthesia the longer it takes to recover from an energy and cognition standpoint. READ MORE
How do they put babies to sleep for surgery?
Babies are usually put to sleep by having them inhale the anesthetic through a mask, after which an IV is started and IV anesthetic administered in order to intubate the baby. READ MORE
How does anesthesia affect the respiratory system?
A general anesthetic will depress respiratory drive. After a general anesthetic it is also very common to have collapse of the very small air sacs which can cause decreased oxygen post-operatively, which unless you have pulmonary issues pre-operatively, this is of no consequence. READ MORE
Can rotator cuff surgery be done with a local anesthetic?
It can be done with an interscalene block and sedation, although this is not the safest way to perform the anesthesia for this surgery. I’m the sitting or lateral positions there is limited access to manipulate the patients airway if necessary during the case. A general anesthetic is the safest way to perform this surgery with an interscalene block for post op pain control. READ MORE
How long should you rest after a nerve block?
There is no determined period of time that you need to rest after a nerve block. The biggest thing would be to not try to use the extremity that was blocked until you have full motor capacity and are able to use it. READ MORE
Can a nerve block cause a blood clot?
By itself, no a nerve block cannot cause a blood clot. Where a nerve block might contribute to the development of a blood clot is the nerve block renders the patient immobile until the block wears off and this immobility along with other factors that increase your risk to form clots might contribute, but not be solely responsible for blood clot formation. READ MORE
Do you need anesthesia for an appendectomy?
General Anesthesia is most commonly administered for an appendectomy although not absolutely required. If the surgeon and anesthesiologist agree beforehand, a spinal anesthetic can be performed and the surgery carried out safely. READ MORE
Does anesthesia make you gassy?
No. I’m not sure what surgery you had, but most likely it was related to the surgery. There is a possibility that nitrous oxide if used to keep asleep in conjunction with another inhaled anesthetic could have that effect. READ MORE
How long does it take for anesthesia to put you to sleep?
There are conditions that may slow or hasten the onset of anesthesia but in the healthy adult induction of anesthesia usually takes 15-30 seconds once the medication is given through the IV before you are asleep. READ MORE
How long can numbness last after dental work?
Usually is completely resolved 8-12 hours after the numbing medicine is injected. READ MORE
Can you drink alcohol after a local anesthetic?
If you drink alcohol it should be in moderation, local anesthesia does not affect this. Drink responsibly my friend. READ MORE
How long does local anesthesia for hand surgery last?
It depends on the type of local anesthesia the surgeon or anesthesiologist used. Lidocaine, which is used for a bier block for hand surgeries, will usually last about an hour. If you have ropivacaine injected for a nerve block, it can last anywhere from 12 to 24 hours depending on how fast you metabolize the medicine. READ MORE
What is ankle block anesthesia?
Ankle block anesthesia is when the physician injects numbing medicine in specific locations to block all 5 nerves that provide sensation to the ankle and foot. 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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