Viviana Shiffman, a PhD student in Kinesiology, was recently awarded Best Poster at the Whistler Anesthesia Summit. Her project investigated the superficial serratus anterior plane block, a regional anesthesia technique used to manage chest wall pain associated with traumatic injury and surgery, specifically examining its effect on pulmonary and muscle function.
The project was conducted in collaboration with two anesthesiologists, including Dr. Peter Rose, who completed a Masters of Science in Kinesiology at UBC. Contributions from Dr. Rose Tang, Dr. Peter Rose, Katelyn Cotterell, Gregg Eschelmuler, and Dr. Bill Sheel were integral to the project’s success.
The project required participants to perform isometric contractions of the serratus anterior and latissimus dorsi in various positions.
Viviana extends her gratitude to all participants for their time and effort and appreciates the contributions of all authors involved in the project.
Congratulations, Viviana!