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.
NON-SEVERE Bite: 5 days (treatment), 3 days (prophylaxis)
SEVERE Bite: (IV / oral) 7 days
Consider risk of BBV transmission.
Consider Tetanus prophylaxis.
Oral Co-amoxiclav 625mg 8 hourly
True Penicillin allergy
Oral Doxycycline2, 9 100mg 12 hourly
+ Oral Metronidazole12 400mg 8 hourly
Total duration: 5 days (treatment), 3 days (prophylaxis)
Consider risk of BBV transmission.
Consider Tetanus prophylaxis.
Consider Surgical review.
IV Co-amoxiclav10 1.2g 8 hourly
Stepping down to:
Oral Co-amoxiclav 625mg 8 hourly
Penicillin allergy
IV Vancomycin3
+ Oral Metronidazole12 400mg 8 hourly
+ Oral Ciprofloxacin1,2,8,9,10,12 500mg 12 hourly
Stepping down to:
Oral Doxycycline2, 9 100mg 12 hourly
+ Oral Metronidazole12 400mg 8 hourly
Total duration: (IV / oral) 7 days
Doses may need to be adjusted in renal impairment. Always check the BNF for interactions. Seek advice if patient pregnant.
Drug Specific Cautions:
NHSL Antimicrobial Guidelines