Penn Rescue 1.9

When every minute counts, Penn Rescue is a critical application that equips pre-hospital personnel with immediate life-saving tools. The app eliminates the need to waste time searching for essential information during emergencies, seamlessly providing access to vital resources. Developed by Penn Medicine for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals in Southeastern Pennsylvania, Penn Rescue prioritizes the urgent needs of patients requiring immediate care.

Penn Rescue serves as a comprehensive reference tool, offering instant access to Regional Medical Command contact information, Pennsylvania ALS and BLS protocols, and GPS functionality to pinpoint the closest hospital, trauma center, or designated helicopter landing zone. This app has been meticulously designed with the pre-hospital provider at the forefront, recognizing the pivotal role they play in delivering urgent medical intervention.

This essential toolkit packs a plethora of EMS references, including medication guides, APGAR scoring tools, frequently dialed numbers, a burn percentage calculator, and more. Its primary aim is to enable EMS personnel to swiftly access crucial patient care resources, accelerate communication with medical command, identify nearby medical facilities, and receive navigation guidance to the nearest suitable healthcare facilities or landing zones.

As a testament to its ongoing support to the community and its dedicated responders, Penn Medicine's commitment is deeply reflected in the seamless functionality and meticulous details of the Penn Rescue app. Moreover, future updates are planned to keep users informed about upcoming EMS educational opportunities and will soon incorporate features to facilitate follow-up requests—all geared towards enhancing efficiency and care quality in pre-hospital settings.