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Debra Faulk, MD

Associate Professor, Anesthesiology-Pediatric Anesthesiology

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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 English
Department Anesthesiology-Pediatric Anesthesiology

Publications

  • 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
  • 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/
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
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Professional Memberships

  • American Society of Anesthesiologists, Member

Practice Locations

Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
13123 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)

General Information

Medical Schools
  • MD, University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (2002)
Graduate Schools
  • MS, University of Denver (1994)
Undergraduate Schools
  • BA, University of Denver (CO) (1991)
Internships
  • University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program (2003)
Residency Programs
  • University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program, Anesthesiology(2006)
Fellowships
  • University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program, Pediatric Anesthesiology (2007)
Languages English
Department Anesthesiology-Pediatric Anesthesiology