Christian Falyar | Scholars@Duke

Christian Falyar
Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing

Current Research Interests

Clinical applications of ultrasound in nursing and nurse anesthesia.
Alternative theories for development of ulnar neuropathy during the perioperative period.
Use of cadaver and simulation in regional anesthesia education.

Office Hours

By appointment

Current Appointments & Affiliations

Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing, School of Nursing, Duke University 2018

Contact Information

307 Trent Drive, DUMC 3322, Durham, NC 27710
DUMC 3322, 307 Trent Drive, Durham, NC 27710
christian.falyar@duke.edu (919) 648-9347
www.vaultrasound.com

Background
Education, Training, & Certifications
- D.N.P., Virginia Commonwealth University 2010
Academic Positions Outside Duke
- Adjunct Faculty, Middle Tennessee School of Nurse Anesthesia Acute Pain Fellowship. 2017 - 2019
- Adjunct Faculty , University of Iowa School of Nursing. 2017 - 2019
Recognition
Awards & Honors
Expertise
Subject Headings
Research
External Relationships
- Apex Anesthesia
Publications & Artistic Works
Selected Publications
- Academic Articles
  - Falyar, C., & Tola, D. (2019). Ultrasound-guided fascia iliaca blocks in the emergency department. Geriatric Nursing (New York, N.Y.), 40(4), 441–444. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gerinurse.2019.07.007
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  - Falyar, C. R. (2019). To Block or Not to Block: Role of Ultrasonography in Guiding an Anesthetic Plan for a Patient With Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease. Aana Journal, 87(2), 110–113.
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  - Falyar, C. R., & Kantzavelos, L. (2018). Clinical Application of Point-of-Care Ultrasound Gastric Examination in the Management of an ASA Class 3E Patient: A Case Report. Aana Journal, 86(5), 379–382.
  - Falyar, C. R., Shaffer, K. M., & Perera, R. A. (2016). Localization of the brachial plexus: Sonography versus anatomic landmarks. Journal of Clinical Ultrasound : Jcu, 44(7), 411–415. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcu.22354
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  - Falyar, C. R., Abercrombie, C., Becker, R., & Biddle, C. (2016). Intrathecal Spread of Injectate Following an Ultrasound-Guided Selective C5 Nerve Root Injection in a Human Cadaver Model. Aana Journal, 84(2), 80–84.
  - Falyar, C. R. (2015). Ultrasound-Guided Ankle Blocks: A Review of Current Practices. Aana Journal, 83(5), 357–364.
  - Falyar, C. R., & Grossman, E. C. (2014). Ultrasound-guided interscalene-supraclavicular block for an intramedullary nailing of a pathologic humeral fracture: practical application of ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia. Aana Journal, 82(3), 219–222.
  - Falyar, C. R. (2013). Letters. Aana Journal, 81(5), 337–340.
  - Falyar, C. R. (2013). Ultrasound-guided procedures in anesthesia. Aana Journal, 81(5), 337–339.
  - Falyar, C. R. (2010). Ultrasound in anesthesia: applying scientific principles to clinical practice. Aana Journal, 78(4), 332–340.
  - Falyar, C. R. (1999). Using transcranial Doppler sonography to augment the neurological examination after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. The Journal of Neuroscience Nursing : Journal of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses, 31(5), 285–293. https://doi.org/10.1097/01376517-199910000-00005
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Teaching & Mentoring
Recent Courses
Scholarly, Clinical, & Service Activities
Presentations & Appearances
Service to the Profession
- Consultant. BARD Medical Company. 2016 2016
- Reviewer. AANA Journal. American Association of Nurse Anesthetist. 2015 - 2020 2015 - 2020
- Faculty Senate. Virginia Commonwealth University . 2014 - 2015 2014 - 2015
- Consultant. APEX Anesthesia. 2013 - 2020 2013 - 2020
- Committee Member. VANA District V Education . 2010 - 2015 2010 - 2015
- Member. American Association of Nurse Anesthetists. 2010 - 2020 2010 - 2020
Service to Duke
- Duke University IRB. 2020 2020
- DUHS Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Council. 2019 - 2020 2019 - 2020
- Duke University School of Nursing . Office of Diversity and Inclusion. 2019 - 2020 2019 - 2020
- Duke University School of Nursing . DNP Committee. 2018 - 2020 2018 - 2020
Clinical Activities
- Staff Anesthetist- Duke North Hospital (supplemental)

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Education, Training, & Certifications

Academic Positions Outside Duke

Awards & Honors

Subject Headings

External Relationships

Selected Publications

Academic Articles

Recent Courses

Presentations & Appearances

Service to the Profession

Service to Duke

Clinical Activities