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.
Most probably due to STI pathogen:
Most probably due to STI and Enteric pathogens:
Most probably due to Enteric pathogens:
Ceftriaxone 1g IM + Doxycycline 100mg 12 hourly 10-14 days
Epididymo-Orchitis most probably due to any STI pathogen:
Ceftriaxone 1g IM stat dose
AND
Ofloxacin 200mg 12 hourly (Alternative if quinolone not suitable: Co-amoxiclav 625mg 8 hourly) for 14 days
See also: MHRA Fluoroquinolone warning
Most probably due to STI and Enteric pathogens:
Ofloxacin 200mg 12 hourly for 14 days
(Alternatives if quinolone not suitable: Co-trimoxazole 960mg PO 12 hourly or Co-amoxiclav 625mg PO 8 hourly for 10 days)
See also: MHRA Fluoroquinolone warning
Most probably due to Enteric pathogens:
Send First Void Urine for Chlamydia/Gonorrhoea NAAT (investigation for STI) and an MSU for routine C&S (investigation for enteric pathogens)
If poor clinical response consider imaging to exclude more complicated infection e.g. abscess formation and first void urine for mycoplasma genitalium
All patients with sexually transmitted epididymo-orchitis should be screened for other STI's including blood-borne viruses
Antimicrobial prescribing: NHS Forth Valley