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.
Most cases of acute bacterial conjunctivitis are self-limiting and resolve without antibiotic treatment
Chloramphenicol 0.5% eye dropsdose or 1% ointmentdose (available via pharmacy first)
Duration: Continue use until 48 hours after infection has cleared.
This is a medical emergency requiring urgent hospital admission and advice from ophthalmology
Refer to: Hospital: Paediatrics (Skin and Soft tissue, Peri-orbital cellulitis / Orbital cellulitis)
Co-amoxiclav dose
Penicillin Allergy or Known MRSA: Doxycycline dose + metronidazole dose (Pregnant: Clarithromycin *,dose + metronidazole dose)
* Review previous microbiology results. If colonised with clarithromycin-resistant MRSA, seek advice from Consultant Microbiologist for alternative agent.
Duration: 5 - 7 days
Signs OR symptoms of eye involvement: refer to ophthalmology and/or admit to hospital 
Start treatment up to 7 days after onset of rash.
Aciclovir dose
Add lubricating eye drops if lesions near eyelidDuration: 7 days
NHS Dumfries & Galloway Antimicrobial Handbook
