Sang Hoon Na

Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University

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Sang Hoon Na is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics and emergency medicine, whose work focuses on developing automated systems for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). His major contributions lie in the design and validation of robot manipulator-based CPR devices that can deliver consistent, high-quality chest compressions guided by real-time physiological feedback. Na’s most influential study, "End-tidal CO₂-guided automated robot CPR system in the pig" (2018, 16 citations), demonstrated how capnography can be used to optimize compression depth and rate during robotic resuscitation, significantly improving survival outcomes in preclinical models. His foundational work, "Application of Robot Manipulator for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation" (2017, 8 citations), established the core engineering principles for integrating robotic arms into emergency care, addressing limitations of manual CPR such as fatigue and variability. Though his citation counts are modest, Na’s research is highly specialized and directly translational, with potential to revolutionize out-of-hospital cardiac arrest treatment. His achievements include bridging mechanical engineering with clinical resuscitation science, and his systems have been tested in realistic porcine models, laying groundwork for future human trials. Na’s work represents a critical step toward autonomous emergency response systems that could save thousands of lives annually.