Please update your RDS mobile app to version 4.7.1

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.

Anaphylaxis- recognition and management

Key information

Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency

Treatment of an anaphylactic reaction should be based on general life support principles:

Use the Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure (ABCDE*) approach to
recognise and treat problems
Call for help early (2222 for main hospital services or 999 for Resource Centres, community settings – including a patient's home, LD residential settings and satellite units such as Birdston Nursing Home)
Treat the greatest threat to life first
Initial treatments should not be delayed by the lack of a complete history or definite diagnosis

Patients having an anaphylactic reaction in any setting should expect the following as a
minimum:

Recognition that they are seriously unwell
An early call for help
Initial assessment and treatments based on an ABCDE* approach
Adrenaline therapy if indicated
Investigation and follow-up by an allergy specialist

See full guidance for further information on recognition and management.

Last reviewed: 25/11/2022

Next review date: 01/10/2025

Version: 1

Approved By: Mental Health Quality & Care Clinical Governance Group

Reviewer name(s): Lead Clinical Pharmacist, Clinical Effectiveness Pharmacist.