Anesthesia Basics
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Are there different types of anesthesia?List Item 1
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?List Item 2
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?List Item 3
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.
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.
Our Anesthesia Team

Petrina Noack, MD

Margaret Todd, MSN CRNA
Chief CRNA

Emily Donegan, CRNA

Kellye Dykes, CRNA

Bernie Folkerts, CRNA

Jonathan Morgan, CRNA

Debbie Richmond, MS CRNA

Brittany Sanders, CRNA

Jimmy Schuler, MSN, APRN, CRNA

Philicia Taylor, MS CRNA
