# Penn Rescue

> Medical reference tool for pre-hospital personnel in Southeastern Pennsylvania. (iPhone/iPad app by The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penn-rescue/id960517702 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227329498)
- Category: Medical, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 47 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-03-04
- Data updated: 2026-07-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penn-rescue/id960517702/reviews.md

## What is Penn Rescue?

When every minute counts, the Penn Rescue application provides pre-hospital personnel with the tools they need to save lives in seconds. 
Don’t waste time scrolling through your phone searching for numbers, references or directions. Penn Medicine invites you to access Penn Rescue, an app for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel in the Southeastern Pennsylvania region. The ability of the pre-hospital provider to care for the critically ill or injured is crucial to the outcome of the patient. We realize the importance of that “golden hour” and designed the app with the pre-hospital provider in mind. 

Penn Rescue is a reference tool to allow for immediate access to Regional Medical Command numbers, Pennsylvania ALS and BLS protocols, as well as GPS functionality to help locate and navigate to the closest appropriate hospital / trauma center or pre-designated helicopter landing zone. 
The app is an essential toolkit that contains important EMS references including EMS medications, APGAR scoring, frequently referenced telephone numbers, a burn percentage calculator and more. 

The Penn Rescue app can assist EMS personnel to efficiently reference patient care tools, expedite medical command contact, identify the nearest medical facilities, and provide navigation directions to the closest appropriate hospital or landing zone. Penn Medicine is committed to the community and those who serve it. Penn Rescue plans to provide updates about upcoming EMS continuing educational opportunities and in a future update will allow for requests for follow up.

## Key features

- Regional Medical Command numbers
- Pennsylvania ALS and BLS protocols
- GPS navigation to hospitals/landing zones
- EMS medication references
- Burn percentage calculator
- APGAR scoring

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penn-rescue/id960517702/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Needs Lots of Updates

*2022-06-01*

It is a great app overall. The Hospitals and their phone numbers are not up to date. I’ve had this app for @4years and I just got an update this week for the first time. More time needs to be put into it to keep it up to date. The mapping function works well. If it was up to date more often, would definitely give it 5 stars!

### 4/5 — Needs AEMT update!

*2020-10-30*

Hey, great app obviously. It needs the 2020 AEMT protocols though. I would give it 5 stars then.

### 3/5 — EMS Protocols

*2017-12-26*

Please update this app to the current EMS protocols. As of now they are out dated. Thank you very much.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2017-08-14*

Please update this with the new Pa protocols that start next month.

### 4/5 — Great app

*2017-05-03, version 1.4.1*

Hey love the app but went to use it today for AI Dupont Childrens hospital and it's not in there. Any chance we can add that to the hospital.

### 5/5 — Great resource

*2016-08-10*

Very good resource for protocols, hospital in the area, and triage tools. I would only suggest labeling hospitals fully. For example adding in stroke center and cardiac cath centers. Remember time is tissue whether brain or heart and I want patients to go to appropriate hospitals the first time.

### 4/5 — Emt

*2015-04-17*

This app is awesome. I would be even better if all the hospitals has a list of the specialities ie level one trauma, stroke center, pysch care, etc.

### 5/5 — Awesome!!

*2015-03-30*

Thank you...

## Frequently asked questions about Penn Rescue

### What is Penn Rescue?

Penn Rescue is a medical reference tool designed for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel. It provides quick access to critical information, protocols, and navigation to medical facilities.

### Who is the target audience for Penn Rescue?

The app is specifically for pre-hospital personnel, such as EMTs and paramedics, operating in the Southeastern Pennsylvania region.

### What kind of medical information does Penn Rescue offer?

It includes regional medical command numbers, Pennsylvania ALS and BLS protocols, EMS medication references, APGAR scoring, and a burn percentage calculator.

### Does Penn Rescue help with navigation?

Yes, Penn Rescue features GPS functionality to help users locate and navigate to the closest appropriate hospital, trauma center, or pre-designated helicopter landing zone.

### What devices is Penn Rescue available on?

Penn Rescue is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is Penn Rescue updated?

The app was last updated to version 1.15 on February 21, 2026, indicating a commitment to ongoing improvements and information accuracy.

### What is the age rating for Penn Rescue?

Penn Rescue has an age rating of 17+, suggesting it contains content or features appropriate for mature audiences.

### Does Penn Rescue have ads?

No, Penn Rescue does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted user experience for critical medical professionals.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.15 — 2026-02-21

Added support for the new Philadelphia Fire Department phone system.

### 1.13 — 2025-07-24

Removed hospitals that have closed

### 1.12 — 2025-07-14

Removed redundant hospital info.

### 1.11 — 2025-06-16

Updated hospital info.

### 1.10 — 2025-04-22

Updated hospital command line numbers

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