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.
Coliforms, Enterococci
7 days (IV + oral)
Gentamicin IV¥ (Hartford Regimen) as per guideline
Use preferred calculator on Hospital Portal page [intranet only] or calculator on app
+ Amoxicillin IV 1g 8 hourly
+/- Metronidazole IV 500mg 8 hourly
Switch to oral:
Doxycycline 100mg - 200mg daily
+/- Metronidazole 400mg 8 hourly
OR
Co-trimoxazole 960mg 12 hourly
+/- Metronidazole 400mg 8 hourly
The addition of anaerobic cover with metronidazole is not normally required.
¥ If >72 hours IV therapy required, replace gentamicin with temocillin IV 2g 12 hourly
Co-trimoxazole IV* 960mg 12 hourly
+/- Metronidazole IV 500mg 8 hourly
Switch to oral:
Doxycycline 100mg - 200mg daily
+/- Metronidazole 400mg 8 hourly
OR
Co-trimoxazole 960mg 12 hourly
+/- Metronidazole 400mg 8 hourly
The addition of anaerobic cover with metronidazole is not normally required.
*If co-trimoxazole IV unavailable and IV route required use ciprofloxacin 400mg IV 12 hourly and switch to oral co-trimoxazole as soon as appropriate
Antimicrobial prescribing: NHS Grampian, Orkney & Shetland