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.
Septic arthritis: 4 to 6 weeks
Osteomyelitis: up to 6 months
First 2 weeks - Flucloxacillin IV 1g to 2g 6 hourly
Then consider oral therapy
If infection not confirmed discuss with microbiology
If risk factors for gram negative infection (for example UTI, prostate symptoms, recent intra-abdominal surgery), add Gentamicin as extended interval dosing as per guideline. Use gentamicin calculator.
First 2 weeks - Vancomycin IV dosing as per guideline. Use vancomycin calculator.
Then consider oral therapy
If infection not confirmed discuss with microbiology
If risk factors for gram negative infection (for example UTI, prostate symptoms, recent intra-abdominal surgery), add Gentamicin as extended interval dosing as per guideline. Use gentamicin calculator.
Blood cultures, joint aspirates and other appropriate samples from potential source of infection MUST be taken prior to therapy.
Discuss with Consultant Microbiologist if risk of Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus or Staphylococcus epidermidis or if gonococcal septic arthritis is suspected.
All therapy should be modified with culture results.
Antimicrobial prescribing: NHS Borders