Anesthesia Basics

Are there different types of anesthesia?
Yes. There are five different categories of sedation and anesthesia: Conscious Sedation, General, Regional, Monitored Anesthesia Care and Local Anesthesia. Regardless of the type of sedation or anesthesia that you receive, special anesthetic agents and techniques are used to provide a safe and speedy recovery.

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What are the risks of anesthesia?
All surgical procedures and all anesthetics have risks. These risks are dependent upon many factors, including the type of surgery and the medical condition of the patient. Your anesthesiologist will assess you preoperatively and every precaution will be taken to minimize your risk. We routinely see minor symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, sore throat, dizziness, tiredness, headache, muscle aches and pain, most of which are easily treated. Please feel free to discuss any questions with your anesthesia provider.

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Why must I refrain from eating and/or drinking before my procedure?
It is important to refrain from eating and/or drinking prior to surgery in order to prevent the risks of aspirating gastric contents (complication related to vomiting) during your surgery. This complication may be very serious. Specific instructions based on national safety standards will be provided to you prior to your procedure. It is very important that you follow the provided instructions. If you do not, your surgery may be delayed or cancelled.

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Anesthesiologists

Aaron Broman, M.D.

CERTIFICATION

American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA): Anesthesiology 2015-Present

American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA): Pediatric Anesthesiology 2017-Present

TRAINING

Fellowship: Pediatric Anesthesiology; Vanderbilt Children's Hospital, Nashville, TN; 2014-2015

Residency: Anesthesiology; Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN; 2011-2014

Internship: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN; 2010-2011

Medical Degree: M.D. Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE; 2006-2010

Undergraduate Degree: B.A. Biology, St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN 2002-2006

ABOUT DR. BROMAN

Outside of work, Dr. Broman enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, and sporting events. He also enjoys traveling and spending time up north at the lake.

Dan A. Brown, M.D.

CERTIFICATION

Board Certification, ABA, 1995

TRAINING

Residency - Medical College of Georgia, 1991
Internship - Transitional Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, 1991
Medical Degree - Medical College of Georgia, 1990
Undergraduate - University of the South, BS Biology, 1985

Bryan Sabbe, M.D.

CERTIFICATION

American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA): Anesthesiology 2014-Present

American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA): Pediatric Anesthesiology 2014-Present

TRAINING

Fellowship: Pediatric Anesthesiology; Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA; 2013-2014

Residency: Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine; Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA; 2010-2013

Internship: Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine; Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA; 2009-2010

Medical Degree: M.D. University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN; 2005-2009

Undergraduate Degree: B.S. Civil Engineering; University of Tennessee College of Engineering, Knoxville, TN 1998-2003

ABOUT DR. SABBE

Dr. Sabbe was born in California and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee. He's a lifelong fan of all University of Tennessee sports. In his free time, Dr. Sabbe is always looking forward to spending time outdoors with his wife and kids. Their favorite activities include hiking in the mountains, camping, swimming in lakes, fly fishing, playing golf, and snow skiing.