Introduction

Update your RDS mobile app to v4.7.2 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. You will see that each toolkit has a small QR code icon in 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 update to the latest release - RDS app version 4.7.1 - to see this improvement.

Updating to this latest version of the RDS app is also strongly recommended to get the full benefits of the new resilience 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.

The ED will often be the first point of call for septic patients - therefore it is important to recognise it and act on it quickly. The sepsis proforma covers the main things to watch out for:

Sepsis Proforma (SharePoint)

The important things to take away from the proforma are:

Early recognition with SIRS criteria - this will often have happened in triage
If the source is unclear, discuss with an ED senior to see whether a CT is required
The patient should be reassessed to ensure that the numbers are improving - a lactate that isn't improving may suggest a collection that could require surgical input
Follow the microbiology advise on best options for management of various sources of infection

Last reviewed: 13/04/2023

Next review date: 01/05/2025

Author(s): Dr T Considine, Dr D Maguire and Dr K Kilmurray.

Version: 2

Document Id: 189

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