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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.

There are a few protocols that are specific to GRI ED that it would be useful to familiarise yourself with prior to starting your placement. Multiple proformas can be found in Majors A (opposite bay 9/10) and Majors B staff bases and should be used for conditions such as:

Children under two presentations

Procedural Sedation

Swollen limb / DVT

Upper GI bleeding

Under 16 head injuries

Vaginal bleeding in the first trimester

Cauda Equina

Most back pain is managed through GP and Physiotherapy out with the hospital setting. GP and or Physiotherapists refer those people in whom they suspect cauda equina for further assessment.

Our role in these cases is to attempt to book the MRI scan for those arriving within the hours of 0900-1600. Perform a basic examination to allow you to check for the physical signs of cauda equina: urinary retention, loss of anal tone and perianal sensory loss. Request the MRI on Trakcare then phone the Radiologist. Refer the patient to ortho once the MRI is booked or for them to take over the care of the patient if MRI slots are unavailable.

Chest Pain Protocol

See Acute Cardiac Chest Pain Guidelines

Last reviewed: 11/04/2023

Next review date: 30/04/2025

Author(s): Alastair Ireland.

Reviewer name(s): Kim Kilmurray.

Document Id: 14