Debra Faulk, MD
Associate Professor, Anesthesiology-Pediatric Anesthesiology
Medical School
- MD, University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (2002)
Graduate School
- MS, University of Denver (1994)
Undergraduate School
- BA, University of Denver (CO) (1991)
Internship
- University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program (2003)
Residency
- University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program, Anesthesiology (2006)
Fellowships
- University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Pediatric Anesthesiology (2007)
Languages
EnglishDepartment
Anesthesiology-Pediatric AnesthesiologyPublications
- Wiersma AJ, Bernier B, Leonard J, Faulk D, DiStefano M, Wathen J. Ketamine Sedation and Hypoxia: A Quality Improvement Project to Reduce Respiratory Events Receiving Intervention. J Emerg Med. 2020 Jun;58(6):864-873. PubMed PMID: 32284229
- Faulk D. Neuromuscular blockade and Anticholinesterases. In: Handbook of Clinical Anesthesiology. Eds. Chu LF, Traynor AJ, Kurup V. Copyright 2020. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA.
- Faulk DJ, Austin, T, Thomas JJ, Strupp, K, Macrae , Yaster M. A Survey Of The Society For Pediatric Anesthesia On The Use, Monitoring, And Antagonism Of Neuromuscular Blockade. Anesth Analg, Oct 2020 (accepted)
- Faulk D, Austin, T, Thomas JJ, Strupp, K, Macrae , Yaster M. A Survey Of The Society For Pediatric Anesthesia On The Use, Monitoring, And Antagonism Of Neuromuscular Blockade. American Society of Anesthesiology Annual Meeting. October, 2020. A4226
- Faulk DJ, Austin TM, Thomas JJ, Strupp K, Macrae AW, Yaster M. A Survey of the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia on the Use, Monitoring, and Antagonism of Neuromuscular Blockade. Anesth Analg. 2021 Jun 1;132(6):1518-1526. PubMed PMID: 33543867
- Cha YM, Faulk DJ. Management of Neuromuscular Block in Pediatric Patients — SafetyImplications Current Anesthesiology Reports, 2022 https://doi.org/10.1007/s40140-022-00537-x
- Sandridge B, Palazzolo M, Faulk D, Mandler T. Letter to the Editor: Improving ferromagnetic screenings before MRI in pediatric patients. Paediatr Anaesth. 2023 May 23. doi: 10.1111/pan.14701. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37218450.
- Faulk DJ. Reversal of Neuromuscular Blockade: Neostigmine. OpenAnesthesia. 2023. Accessed May 23, 2023. https://www.openanesthesia.org/keywords/reversal-of-neuromuscular-blockade-neostigmine/
- Faulk DJ. Reversal of Neuromuscular Blockade: Sugammadex. OpenAnesthesia. Accessed May 23, 2023. https://www.openanesthesia.org/keywords/reversal-of-neuromuscular-blockade-sugammadex/
- Haberkorn S and Faulk DJ. Monitoring Depth of Neuromuscular Blockade. OpenAnesthesia. Accessed May 23, 2023. https://www.openanesthesia.org/keywords/monitoring-depth-of-neuromuscular-blockade/
- Caruso L, Faulk D, Lampotang S, Lizdas DE, Gravenstein N: Quantitative Neuromuscular Blockade. APSF Technology Education Initiative; published by the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) in collaboration with the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA). apsf.org/tei/qnm
- Faulk D, Renew JR. Podcast: Improving Patient Outcomes with Quantitative TOF Monitoring. CME Outfitters. Aug 31, 2023. https://www.cmeoutfitters.com/activity/improving-patient-outcomes-with-quantitative-tof-monitoring/
- "APSF Launching Quantitative Neuromuscular Monitoring Course During ASA 2023 Meeting". APSF Newsletter. Volume 38, No. 3 • October 2023. https://www.apsf.org/article/apsf-launching-quantitative-neuromuscular-monitoring-course-during-asa-2023-meeting/
- Haberkorn S, Twite M, Klockau K, Whitney G, Faulk DJ. Quantitative Monitoring Maximizes Cost-Saving Strategies When Antagonizing Neuromuscular Block With Sugammadex. Cureus. 2024 Sep;16(9):e68551. PubMed PMID: 39364519
- Faulk DJ, Karlik JB, Strupp KM, Tran SM, Twite M, Brull SJ, Yaster M, Austin TM. The Incidence of Residual Neuromuscular Block in Pediatrics: A Prospective, Pragmatic, Multi-institutional Cohort Study. Cureus. 2024 Mar;16(3):e56408. PubMed PMID: 38638790
- Faulk DJ, Yaster M. Re-paralysis or a canary in the coal mine?. Paediatr Anaesth. 2024 Mar;34(3):282-283. PubMed PMID: 37947223
- Sandridge B, Palazzolo M, Faulk D, Mandler T. Improving ferromagnetic screenings before MRI in pediatric patients. Paediatr Anaesth. 2023 Oct;33(10):872-873. PubMed PMID: 37218450
Professional Memberships
- American Society of Anesthesiologists, Member
Practice Locations
Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234
Hospital Affiliation
- Children's Hospital Colorado
Specialty Information
Specialties- Anesthesiology (2008, 2018)
- Pediatric Anesthesiology, Board Certification (2014)