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Catheter patency solutions (Formulary)

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.

See guidance on the use of catheter patency solutions.

Catheter patency solutions are licensed medical devices rather than medicines; initiation can therefore be undertaken by either a prescriber or registered nurse or midwife with the appropriate training and level of competence; such initiation by a registered nurse or midwife should simply be recorded within the patient’s notes and/or care plan.
As they are not licensed medicines they need only be prescribed if a supply is required in the community or where prescribers initiate treatment to be given by others.
See also Community Catheter Formulary and Prescribing Notes.

SODIUM CHLORIDE - (First line)

Important: Therapy notes

Used to wash debris (blood, mucous, pus) from the catheter. It will not dissolve crystal formation.
Solution G and Solution Rare suitable for use in limited circumstances, see guidance.

Important: Formulation and dosage details

Formulation:

Solution for irrigation 0·9%, 100mL