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Obst | Where to measure, managing z scores in the fetal heart

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Arena 1A | GE
Obstetrics
Saturday, May 30, 2026
2:40 PM - 3:20 PM
Arena 1A | GE Healthcare

Overview

Mrs Nerissa O'Donnell


Speaker

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Mrs Nerissa O'Donnell
Sonographer
MFM RBWH

Where to measure, managing z scores in the fetal heart **NEW VOICE**

2:40 PM - 3:20 PM

Presentation Synopsis / Abstract

Being able to produce accurate measurements of the cardiac structures in fetal echocardiography is necessary for the correct diagnosis in congenital heart disease and for determining the appropriate ultrasound surveillance and management pathways. This session will explain what the correct measurement planes are and how to obtain them and then how to apply Z scores meaningfully. A live scanning workshop will follow demonstrating the above and how attendees can optimise imaging planes based on gestational age and fetal position and how to use the Z score calculations to support their measurements.

Biography

Mrs Nerissa O'Donnell | MFM RBWH Nerissa is an accredited general sonographer. After graduating in 2011, Nerissa worked in private practice for a short period before moving to the Department of Medical Imaging at the Royal Brisbane and Women's hospital. It was here she developed her passion for Obstetric ultrasound, in particular fetal echocardiography. For the last 5 years she has worked exclusively in the Materal Fetal Medicine unit providing tertiary level ultrasound care.
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