Locations
Northern Colorado Anesthesia Professionals
About
Bio
Anesthesiologist practicing in the front range of Colorado.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Anesthesiology
Doctor Q&A
37 Answers
15 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ryan Kelleranswered
Anesthesiology 16 years experience
Awake intubation: No it doesn't hurt physically. Sometimes we use an awake intubation technique if the airway is to difficult to secure without the patient awake and b... Read More
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ryan Kelleranswered
Anesthesiology 16 years experience
Narcotic pain relief: Narcotics are a powerful agonist at the same receptor site as yor body's natural endorphins. It helps your brain minimize the pain signals it is rece... Read More
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ryan Kelleranswered
Anesthesiology 16 years experience
Epidual 2 drugs: Usually we mix 2 drugs in an epidural solution. One is a local anesthetic that should provide some immediate relief but that will wear off in a few h... Read More
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ryan Kelleranswered
Anesthesiology 16 years experience
No: If you drink alot your liver my be used to a higher metabolic rate, but in general no.
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ryan Kelleranswered
Anesthesiology 16 years experience
No: Oral narcotics don't really increase or decrease your seizure threshold. Short term use as prescribed should not be a problem. Remember to maintain ... Read More
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ryan Kelleranswered
Anesthesiology 16 years experience
Yes: As long as the same doctor prescribed them at the same time and at prescribed doses. Both can make you drowsy so start with caution.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ryan Kelleranswered
Anesthesiology 16 years experience
Laughing gas: Great question! laughing gas is nitrous oxide which has a good safety profile at the concentrations used in dental offices. This means you are seda... Read More
5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ryan Kelleranswered
Anesthesiology 16 years experience
Effect Vicodin: When taken in prescribed doses for pain, you probably won't feel much except less pain. You might get a little nauseated but most patients feel that ... Read More
5.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ryan Kelleranswered
Anesthesiology 16 years experience
Epidural : Usually this is normal. Two medications are the epidural. A local anesthetic which will wear off that day or overnight and a corticosteroid. This m... Read More
5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ryan Kelleranswered
Anesthesiology 16 years experience
GA for cavity: Even though general anesthesia is delivered everyday safely, it is not without risks. Simple oral procedures are best done under local anesthesia or ... Read More
5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ryan Kelleranswered
Anesthesiology 16 years experience
Pain Management: There are basically two facets to pain management. Acute pain management, generally in a hospital where we use medication and anesthetics to control ... Read More
5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ryan Kelleranswered
Anesthesiology 16 years experience
Tylenol (acetaminophen) overdose: Taking more hydrocondone than prescribed is not good for two main reasons. Narcotic overdose will lead to respiratory depression and possibly death. ... Read More
5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ryan Kelleranswered
Anesthesiology 16 years experience
Cosmetic epidural: It can be used for procedures such as abdominoplasty. Especially for post op pain control if needed.
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ryan Kelleranswered
Anesthesiology 16 years experience
Tetracaine: Tetracaine is used by a few different specialties. Optho-eye drops, anesthesia- spinal anesthesia, dentistry - oral procedures. It is a long acting ... Read More
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ryan Kelleranswered
Anesthesiology 16 years experience
Narcotic withdrawal : Yes. When your receptors are used to being flooded with powerful narcotics abrupt withdrawal can cause anything from sweating, heart racing to seizu... Read More
5.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ryan Kelleranswered
Anesthesiology 16 years experience
Liver damage: The liver problems come from the Acetaminophen (tylenol) in the hydro condone. . New recommendations are 3, 000mg per day of acetaminophen, down from... Read More
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A member asked:
Dr. Ryan Kelleranswered
Anesthesiology 16 years experience
Epidural fever: I am assuming you are currently in the hospital since you have an epidural. You probably feel hot but don't actually have a fever. Your vitals are c... Read More
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ryan Kelleranswered
Anesthesiology 16 years experience
Incomplete epidural: A couple common reasons. If your ack/leg pain is from stenosis(tightness around nerve exit) the steroids didn't reach the nerve because it is so tigh... Read More
5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ryan Kelleranswered
Anesthesiology 16 years experience
Sedatives: Yes, and dont mix the two.
5.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ryan Kelleranswered
Anesthesiology 16 years experience
Narcotic dépendance: If you are prescribed a certain quantity of narcotic for a specific pain focus it is unlikely you will develop a dependancy. It usually happens in il... Read More
5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ryan Kelleranswered
Anesthesiology 16 years experience
Wisdom teeth: Your dentist may provide a IV sedation or local/gas method. Both are common for persons having long oral procedures or anxiety issues.
5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 28-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ryan Kelleranswered
Anesthesiology 16 years experience
Low back pain: The best treatment are things you can do away from your desk. Your core muscles are weak from sitting posture. Walking, crunches, pool time.. You ge... Read More
5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ryan Kelleranswered
Anesthesiology 16 years experience
Reveals Arrhythmia : Procainamide is a local anesthetic that acts on sodium channels. In the heart muscle sodium channels play a central role in the excitability of myoca... Read More
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ryan Kelleranswered
Anesthesiology 16 years experience
Reveals Arrhythmia : Procainamide is a local anesthetic that acts on sodium channels. In the heart muscle sodium channels play a central role in the excitability of myoca... Read More
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ryan Kelleranswered
Anesthesiology 16 years experience
Mono pain medication: Generally no. If you are truly diagnosed with mononucleosis you should only take non-prescription strength pain relievers because stronger pain relie... Read More
5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ryan Kelleranswered
Anesthesiology 16 years experience
More narcotic: The 1st number is the milligrams of the actual narcotic. The second is the Acetaminophen content . Remember to limit your Acetaminophen dose to 2000 ... Read More
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ryan Kelleranswered
Anesthesiology 16 years experience
Cervical epidural: They can be very effective for some types of pain especially those radiating down the arm. Pain specific to the neck with or without head movement ma... Read More
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ryan Kelleranswered
Anesthesiology 16 years experience
Urinalysis epidural: Lopimidol( isovue) is excreted through the kidneys and may elevate protein in the urine transiently, but I have not seen it show a false positive on a... Read More
5.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ryan Kelleranswered
Anesthesiology 16 years experience
Pain Appointment: The first appointment can be lengthy. A lot of paperwork, detailed physical exam, maybe a narcotic contract, maybe an injection... Plan on a good hour... Read More
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ryan Kelleranswered
Anesthesiology 16 years experience
Unknown: So will say ingredients in Robitussin (guaifenesin) and nyquil will do it but in my pain clinic I have never had anyone test positive that was not on ... Read More
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 36-year-old female asked:
Can you get like a rash that itches from lidocaine being sprayed on before an injection of dextrose?
Dr. Ryan Kelleranswered
Anesthesiology 16 years experience
Lidocaine rash: Yes you can. Lidocaine is on a family of anesthetics called "-amides" be sure and let heathcare providers know you get a rash with the Lidocaine spr... Read More
5.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ryan Kelleranswered
Anesthesiology 16 years experience
Anesthesia Induction: With I.V. Sedation prior to induction(going to sleep), you may not even remember going into the o.R. Once all the monitors and oxygen is on, you may ... Read More
5.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ryan Kelleranswered
Anesthesiology 16 years experience
Narcotic with period: None. Do not take narcotics to stop periods.
5.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ryan Kelleranswered
Anesthesiology 16 years experience
Yes if trained: Invasive pain procedures are done by a few different specialties.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ryan Kelleranswered
Anesthesiology 16 years experience
Not good for you: Although chewing is not good for you and you should stop, chewing tobacco while on hydrocodone is ok and as you know tobacco has a stimulant in it. ... Read More
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Ryan Kelleranswered
Anesthesiology 16 years experience
Some options: Glucosamine tabs may help. There are also injections with a material called synvisc (hylan g-f 20). Staying hydrated is important.
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ryan Kelleranswered
Anesthesiology 16 years experience
No: Lidocaine is a synthetic local anesthetic. It is not really related. The caine in the name was used because of the similar numbing properties but do... Read More
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions, provide medical advice, write prescriptions, and more.
TestimonialsRecommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
Recommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
2
Recommendations
100
Thank you notes
HealthTap member
Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Keller is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Keller is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
HealthTap member
Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
HealthTap member
Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
des moines university
Graduated 2006MD
Awards
Top Anesthesiologist, First Place, Colorado - Summer
2013
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions, provide medical advice, write prescriptions, and more.
Answer emailed
in 24 hours or less