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.

Malaria treatment guidelines

Infectious diseases

UK malaria treatment guidelines

UK malaria treatment guidelines 2016

This document offers guidance for the management of both uncomplicated and complicated malaria in the UK.

Accessing anti-malarials in NHS Lothian

Stocks of Riamet are held at:

Site	Stock Location	How to access
RIE	Pharmacy, H@N Emergency Cupboard	Contact ward pharmacist (or HAN / on-call pharmacist)
WGH	Pharmacy, RIDU, WGH Emergency Cupboard	Contact ward pharmacist (or HAN / on-call pharmacist)
SJH	SJH Emergency Cupboard (not stocked in pharmacy)	Contact ward pharmacist (or HAN / on-call pharmacist)

Stock of artesunate for intravenous treatment are held at:

Site	Stock Location	How to access
RIE	Pharmacy, H@N Emergency Cupboard	Contact ward pharmacist (or HAN / on-call pharmacist)
WGH	Pharmacy, RIDU	Contact ward pharmacist (or HAN / on-call pharmacist)
SJH	No stock held	Contact ward pharmacist (or HAN / on-call pharmacist)

Malaria should only be treated in NHS Lothian once confirmed, and when discussed with the Infectious diseases team.

Last reviewed: 03/09/2024

Next review date: 08/09/2026

Version: 1.0

Reviewer name(s): Dr Callum Mutch.