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
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christian.falyar@duke.edu
(919) 648-9347
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www.vaultrasound.com
- Background
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Education, Training, & Certifications
- D.N.P., Virginia Commonwealth University 2010
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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
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Awards & Honors
- AANA Foundation Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship Award. ANNA . 2014
- AANA Foundation Program Director's Award for Outstanding Research . AANA . 2010
- Faculty Research Award. Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Nurse Anesthesia. 2009
- Runner-up, Best Presentation Graduate Student Association's 12th Annual Research Symposium & Exhibit. Virginia Commonwealth University . 2009
- Expertise
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Subject Headings
- Research
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Industry Relationships
- Apex Anesthesia
- Publications & Artistic Works
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Selected Publications
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Academic Articles
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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.2019.07.007Full Text
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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.Open Access Copy
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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.
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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.22354Full Text
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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.
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Falyar, C. R. (2015). Ultrasound-Guided Ankle Blocks: A Review of Current Practices.. Aana Journal, 83(5), 357–364.
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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.
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Falyar, C. R. (2013). Letters. Aana Journal, 81(5), 337–340.
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Falyar, C. R. (2013). Ultrasound-guided procedures in anesthesia.. Aana Journal, 81(5), 337–339.
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Falyar, C. R. (2010). Ultrasound in anesthesia: applying scientific principles to clinical practice.. Aana Journal, 78(4), 332–340.
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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/10.1097/01376517-199910000-00005Full Text
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- Teaching & Mentoring
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Recent Courses
- NURSING 926: Pharmacology for Nurse Anesthetists 2019
- NURSING 931: Advanced Principles of Anesthesia I 2019
- NURSING 933: Diagnostic Reasoning & Physical Assessment for Nurse Anesthetists 2019
- NURSING 944: Clinical Anesthesia Practicum (semester 4) 2019
- NURSING 948: Clinical Anesthesia Practicum (semester 1) 2019
- NURSING 975: DNP Scholarly Project 2019
- Scholarly, Clinical, & Service Activities
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Presentations & Appearances
- "Point-of-Care Ultrasound in the Perioperative Period". Podium Presentation, 5th Annual UNC CRNA Spring Meeting . March 2019 2019
- "Introducation to Ultrasound Imaging" . Podium Presentation. American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Annual Congress. September 2018 2018
- "Ultrasound-Guided Truncal Blocks". Podium Presentation . American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Annual Congress. September 2018 2018
- Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia Scanning Lab. Lab Coordinator. American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Annual Congress . September 2018 2018
- "Effect of General Admission on Regional Blood Flow to the Brachial Artery in the Cubital Fossa: A Proof of Concept Study" . 13th World Congress of Nurse Anesthetists. June 2018 2018
- "Ultrasound Scanning Workshop". Course Coordinator, Maryland Association of Nurse Anesthetists State Meeting. April 2018 2018
- "Perioperative Point of Care Testing" . Podium Presentation, Virginia Association of Nurse Anesthetists District V Winter Workshop . February 2018 2018
- "Complications of Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthsia" . Podium Presentation, American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Annual Congress . September 2017 2017
- "Hocus Pocus: Perioperative Point of Care Ultrasound". Podium Presentation . American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Annual Congress . September 2017 2017
- "Ultrasound Scanning Workshop". Course Director . American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Annual Congress . September 2017 2017
- "Implications of Thrombolytic and Antithrombic Therapy on Regional Anesthesia". Podium Presentation, Alaska Association of Nurse Anesthetists State Meeting. March 2017 2017
- "Introduction to Scanning". Podium Presentation, Alaska Association of Nurse Anesthetists State Meeting. March 2017 2017
- "Scanning Principles". Podium Presentation, Arizona Association of Nurse Anesthetists State Meeting. March 2017 2017
- "Ultrasound Applications in Anesthesia" . Podium Presentatio, Alaska Association of Nurse Anesthetists State Meeting. March 2017 2017
- "Ultrasound Physics". Podium Presentation, Arizona Association of Nurse Anesthetists State Meeting. March 2017 2017
- "Ultrasound Scanning Workshop". Course Coordinator, Alaska Association of Nurse Anesthetists State Meeting. March 2017 2017
- "Ultrasound-Guided Extremity Blocks". Podium Presentation, Arizona Association of Nurse Anesthetists State Meeting. March 2017 2017
- "Ultrasound-Guided Truncal Blocks". Podium Presentation, Arizona Association of Nurse Anesthetists State Meeting . March 2017 2017
- "Effect of General Anesthesia on Regional Blood Flow to the Brachial Artery in the Cubital Fossa: A Proof of Concept Study". AANA Foundation State of the Science General Poster Presentation . September 2016 2016
- "Fundamentals of Ultrasound". Podium Presentation, Iowa Association of Nurse Anesthetists Fall Meeting . September 2016 2016
- "Ultrasound Applications in Anesthesia". Podium Presentation. American Association of Nurse Anesthtists Annual Congress. September 2016 2016
- "Ultrasound Scanning Workshop". Course Director . Iowa Association of Nurse Anesthetists Fall Meeting . September 2016 2016
- "Ultrasound-Guided Truncal Blocks". Podium Presentation, Iowa Association of Nurse Anesthetists Fall Meeting . September 2016 2016
- "Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access". Podium Presentation. American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Annual Congree. September 2016 2016
- "Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access". Podium Presentation, BARD Medical Corporation National Sales Meeting . January 2016 2016
- "Introduction to Ultrasound Imaging". Podium presentation . American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Annual Congress. September 2015 2015
- "Ultrasound Scanning Workshop". Course DIrector. American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Annual Congress. September 2015 2015
- "Current Trends in Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia". Podium Presentation, Kentucky Assocation of Nurse Anesthetists-State Meeting . March 2015 2015
- "Implications of Regional Anesthesia on Patients Receiving Thrombolytic Therapy". Podium Presentation, Kentucky Association of Nurse Anesthetists State Meeting . March 2015 2015
- "Effect of General Anesthesia on Regional Blood Flow to the Brachial Artery; A Hypothesis Generating Pilot Study". Poster Presentation . Virginia Association of Nurse Anesthetists . October 2014 2014
- "New Kids on the Block" . Podium Presentation, Virginia Association of Nurse Anesthetists State Meeting. October 2014 2014
- "Ultrasound Artifacts" . Podium Presentatio, Virginia Association of Nurse Anesthetists State Meeting . October 2014 2014
- "Ultrasound Scanning Workshop". Course Coordinator . Virginia Association of Nurse Anesthetists State Meeting . October 2014 2014
- "Ultrasound Scanning Workshop". Course Director. American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Annual Congress . September 2014 2014
- Ultrasound-Guided Cannulation of the Internal Jugular Vein; A Systematic Review; AANA Foundation State of the Science General . poster presenation . American Association of Nurse Anesthetists. September 2014 2014
- "Common Ultrasound Artifacts". Podium Presentation, Arizona Association of Nurse Anesthetists State Meeting . March 2014 2014
- "Current Trends in Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access". Podium Presentation, Arizona Association of Nurse Anesthetists State Meeting . March 2014 2014
- "Foundations of Regional Anesthesia". Podium Presentation, Arizona Association of Nurse Anesthetists Sate Meeting . March 2014 2014
- "John Snow: A New Generation of Physician". Podium Presentation, Arizona Association of Nurse Anesthestists State Meeting . March 2014 2014
- "Current Trends in Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access". Podium Presentation and Hands-on Session, Virginia Association of Nurse Anesthetists District V Winter Workshop. February 2014 2014
- "Current Trends in Regional Anesthesia". Podium Presentation. VANA District One Journal Club. November 2012 2012
- "Ultrasound Scanning". Practical Demonstration, Virginia Association of Nurse Anesthetists District 5 Winter Workshop . February 2011 2011
- "Application of Ultrasound in Anesthesia". Poster Presentation, 12th Annual Research Symposium & Exhibit. Virginia Commonwealth University Office of Graduate Studies . April 2009 2009
- "Ultrasound in Anesthesia: Applying Science to Clinical Practice". Podium Presentation, 2009 Virginia Association of Nurse Anesthetists District 5 Winter Workshop . February 2009 2009
- "SAH Protocol: Promoting Autonomy through Collaboration" poster presentation. 31st Annual Meeting of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses. March 1999 1999
- "Using Transcranial Dopper Sonography in the Assessment of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage" podium presentation . 31st Annual Meeting of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses . March 1999 1999
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Service to the Profession
- Consultant. BARD Medical Company. 2016 2016
- Faculty Senate. Virginia Commonwealth University . 2014 - 2015 2014 - 2015
- Consultant. APEX Anesthesia. 2013 - 2019 2013 - 2019
- Committee Member. VANA District V Education . 2010 - 2015 2010 - 2015
- Member. American Association of Nurse Anesthetists. 2010 - 2019 2010 - 2019
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Service to Duke
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Clinical Activities
- Staff Anesthetist- Duke North Hospital (supplemental)
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