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Update your RDS mobile app to v4.7.1 to download toolkits even when website is down,

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.

Thrombophlebitis, superficial, secondary care, adults (excluding pregnancy) (396)

Superficial vein thrombosis also known as superficial thrombophlebitis (STP) is a common condition, likely more common than deep vein thrombosis.  It is a painful condition affecting the superficial veins, usually of the lower limbs. It should not be confused with superficial femoral vein thrombosis, as this is thrombosis in a deep vein and requires full anticoagulation therapy.

STP can occur alone or in association with deep vein thrombosis (DVT). In people with STP, 6-44% are associated with or develop DVT, 20-33% with asymptomatic pulmonary embolism (PE) and 2-13% with symptomatic PE 2-14. Those associated with the great saphenous vein appear to have the strongest association with venous thromboembolism.

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Last reviewed: 03/05/2023

Next review date: 01/05/2026

Author(s): Catherine Bagot.

Version: 6

Author email(s): catherine.bagot@ggc.scot.nhs.uk.

Approved By: Medicines Utilisation Subcommittee of ADTC

Reviewer name(s): Catherine Bagot.

Document Id: 396