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.
History |
| • Age • Character of symptoms (e.g. hallucination of movement, light headedness, unsteadiness) • Time course e.g. sudden onset, short lasting, long lasting, recurring. • Any other associated symptoms e.g. hearing loss, tinnitus, blackouts, visual disturbance, palpitations, falls. • Precipitating factors/provocation e.g. head movements, standing up quickly. |
Examination |
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Otoscopy |
CVA = Cerebrovascular accident
Acute symptoms usually last 24-36 hours and can be treated with short term anti-emetics. On-going sensation of imbalance may last 2 to 3 months. Gradual mobilization should be encouraged and medication avoided if possible as may slow rehabilitation.
Treatment : Symptomatic relief and mobilize as able.
If no subjective improvement after this time, consider referral to ENT for triage
If necessary, refer to ENT for triage
Consider migraine and try anti-migrainous treatment
There is no specific drug therapy.
Consider anxiety/stress management.
Consider multifactorial dysequilibrium of the elderly.
If required, refer for confirmation of diagnosis and reinforcement of management plan
Lifestyle measures:
Drug therapy includes:
If no response, consider referral to ENT for triage
TAM (Treatments and Medicines) NHS Highland