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.
Amoxicillin 1g IV 8 hourly
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Gentamicin IV (Extended Interval Dosing as per guideline) Use gentamicin calculator. Max 3 days then review.
If MRSA suspected substitute Vancomycin IV (Dosing as per guideline. Use vancomycin calculator) for amoxicillin.
If intra-abdominal source suspected see Gastro-Intestinal Tract Infections – Intra-Abdominal Sepsis
Change according to results of sensitivities. Switch to oral as soon as appropriate.
Vancomycin IV (Dosing as per guideline. Use vancomycin calculator)
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Gentamicin IV (Extended Interval Dosing as per guideline) Use gentamicin calculator. Max 3 days then review.
If intra-abdominal source suspected see Gastro-Intestinal Tract Infections - Intra-Abdominal Sepsis.
Change according to results of sensitivities. Switch to oral as soon as appropriate.
If the source of infection is known, antimicrobial therapy can be based on the most suitable empirical therapy for the infection, pending results of culture and susceptibility tests.
If source is unknown, take appropriate samples of specific body fluids, e.g. urine, sputum to determine the source of infection.
Change according to results of sensitivities. Switch to oral as soon as appropriate
Antimicrobial prescribing: NHS Borders