The syndrome can compress the subclavian artery or the brachial plexus. The brachial plexus is the collection of sensory and motor nerves that innervate the hand, arm, and the shoulder girdle whereas the subclavian vein and artery supply blood to the area. Thoracic outlet syndrome can be static or positional.
With a clinical communication system of record, display and action, the radiologist can send the physician a secure text notifying him or her of the abnormality along with the image. The physician does not have to wait until the radiologist calls directly or access a separate PACS viewer to review the images.
Information systems are increasingly being adopted by both community- and hospital-based providers of health care services. A gap is in linkages between carers both within a hospital and between hospitals and community providers. A range of technologies is available to improve communication of patient clinical data and other information. This paper discusses the benefits and challenges of electronic communications and reports on a successful case of physician use of a hospital communication system (information systems, technology, physicians, health care).