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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.

What's new / Latest updates

On the 11th July 2022 COVID-19 guidance on these pathways returned to the National Infection Prevention and Control Manual (NIPCM).

Current approaches to managing any Resuscitation within NHS Highland is based on whether the casualty is on a respiratory pathway or a non-respiratory pathway.
The Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that you are required to wear during a Resuscitation has been updated and relates to the specific pathway the casualty is on.
On the 11th July 2022 COVID-19 guidance on these pathways returned to the National Infection Prevention and Control Manual (NIPCM).

NIPCM (National Infection Prevention and Control Manual) can be accessed here.
NHS Highland Resuscitation Department contacts and video resources are also available on the intranet here (NHS Highland intranet access required)
Resuscitation Council UK algorithms and Quality Standards are available here
Reproduced with kind permission of Resuscitation Council UK.

Last reviewed: 13/07/2022

Next review date: 31/07/2025

Author(s): Emergency Department .

Version: 1

Approved By: Awaiting approval of TAM Subgroup of the ADTC

Reviewer name(s): Graham Geddes, Resuscitation Training Officer .

Document Id: TAM512