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.
Scope and purpose
The Tayside transfer trolley has been developed to improve the ergonomics of intra-hospital patient transfer of critically unwell or injured patients and to reduce time to definitive care.
Attaching the trolley
Note: the spacer bar ensures correct placement.
Attaching the monitor
Note: the “rabbit ears” will hold the monitor firmly in place. Use release button to remove
Attaching the Oxylog 3000
Insert Oxlog 3000 at 45 degree angle to ensure snug fit and rotate upwards to secure at rear
Attaching the Laerdal suction unit
Insert at 45 degree angle ensuring base restraints are lined up and then fasten clip to secure
Braun syringe pumps
The syringe pump stack remains fixed to the transfer trolley at all times and can accommodate up to 4 separate pumps. The pumps will charge when the trolley is on mains supply.
Charging the transfer trolley
The transfer trolley is fitted with a retractable mains supply plug and should be plugged to wall source power when not in use.
Oxygen supply
The trolley has 2 E size cylinders (680 Litres in each) with Schraeder valve and in addition the Stryker Trolley has a F size cylinder underneath (1360 Litres).
Only one porter is required to move bed and connected transfer trolley. There is adequate space to fit in all lifts
Enter CT suite “feet first”
Line Stryker bed up with CT gantry as normal
Transfer patient across to CT gantry
Unclasp the transfer trolley from end of bed
Move bed away from CT gantry to rear of suite
Relocate transfer trolley to right side of CT aperture (when facing CT from viewing room) ensuring monitor remains visible
Minimise snag risks prior to scanning and ensure ventilator circuit and monitoring cables are not packaged within vacuum mattress.
The transfer trolley should be stored on charge in the equipment room in resus. It should be wiped down after each patient use with Clinell universal disinfectant wipes.
Any incident occurring as a result of the usage of the transfer trolley should be recorded on Datix and sent to michael.donald@nhs.scot to verify.
NHS Tayside ED Guidance