We are pleased to advise that deep linking capability, enabling users to directly download individual mobile toolkits, has now been released on the RDS mobile app. When you install the update, you will see that each toolkit has a small QR code icon the header area beside the search icon – see screenshot below. Clicking on this icon will open up a window with a full-size QR code and the alternative of a short URL for sharing with users. Instructions are provided.
You may need to actively install the update to install RDS app version 4.7.1 to see this improvement. Installing this update is also strongly recommended to get the full benefits of the new contingency arrangements – specifically, that if the RDS website should fail, you will still be able to download new mobile app toolkits.
To check your current RDS version, click on the three dots bottom right of the RDS app screen. This takes you to a “More” page where you will see the version number. To install latest updates:
On iPhones – go to the Apple store, click on your profile icon top right, scroll down to see the apps waiting to be updated and update the RDS app.
On Android phones – these can vary, but try going to the Google Play store, click on your profile icon top right, click on “Manage apps and device”, select and update the RDS app.
Please get in touch with ann.wales3@nhs.scot with any questions.
14 days (total duration IV plus oral)
For mild to moderate PID (no fever, systemically well)
Doxycycline oral 100mg 12 hourly
Plus
Metronidazole oral 400mg 12 hourly
If doxycycline contraindicated
Ofloxacin oral 400mg 12 hourly
Plus
Metronidazole oral 400mg 12 hourly
For moderate to severe PID or where there is a high risk of gonococcal infection
Ceftriaxone IM 1g single dose followed by:
Doxycycline oral 100mg 12 hourly plus Metronidazole oral 400mg 12 hourly
First line if able to tolerate oral medication
Ceftriaxone IV 2g daily
Plus
Doxycycline oral 100mg 12 hourly
Plus
Metronidazole oral 400mg 12 hourly
Review ceftriaxone daily and STOP 24 hours after clinical improvement - single dose treatment acceptable
Second line treatment (severe penicillin or cephalosporin allergy or oral route not available or doxycycline contraindicated)
Ciprofloxacin IV 400mg 12 hourly
plus
Metronidazole IV 500mg 8 hourly
If signs of sepsis with organ dysfunction:
Add Vancomycin IV (dosing as per guideline. Use vancomycin calculator.
See NHS Borders Sexual Health STI protocols for more details http://www.borderssexualhealth.org.uk/for-professionals/clinical-protocols/
Fluroquinolones
Refer to important safety information for all quinolones prior to prescribing.
See MHRA Drug Safety Update January 2024: Fluoroquinolones must only be used in situations when other antibiotics, that are commonly recommended for the infection, are inappropriate such as:
Antimicrobial prescribing: NHS Borders