Rescufy

Rescufy is a state-of-the-art mobile health platform which enables individuals or caregivers to quickly and easily secure help with the touch of a button whenever a severe allergic reaction such as anaphylaxis occurs. Every year, roughly 23 million Americans face the risk of potentially life-threatening effects resulting from anaphylaxis, which is commonly caused by food allergies, insect bites or stings, and medications. And despite the fact that the primary treatment for anaphylaxis is an epinephrine injection, an alarming majority of patients do not carry or even have an epinephrine auto-injector. Considering the fact that 18% of patients lose consciousness during serious allergic reactions, emergency preparedness is vital. 

Rescufy has teamed up with Kanda Software to help demonstrate the Proof of Concept for a mobile application that would send text messages to 911 with relevant information and subsequently call 911 via speakerphone in the event that the user goes into anaphylactic shock and could potentially lose consciousness before help arrives.

Over the course of a few months, Kanda designed and developed the user interface and front-end of Rescufy’s mobile eHealth solution, enhancing UX and streamlining in-app navigation while simultaneously improving existing technical functionalities. Kanda’s team of expert engineers took several critical elements into careful consideration when designing the interface, empowering first responders and emergency contacts to act appropriately in case of emergency. 

Kanda delivered the project in a timely manner and within budget, while strictly adhering to HIPAA guidelines. With Kanda’s assistance, Rescufy’s refined application went on to win UPenn’s AppitUP Challenge in 2014.