title: The history of pH and blood gas analysis.
abstract: It is difficult for today's clinician to appreciate the rapid evolution of technology relevant to pH and blood gas measurements. Discovery of the scientific foundations took three centuries, whereas development of practical methods for clinical application took only three decades from the realization of their potential clinical importance. All indications are that advancement will continue at the same pace for the next several decades.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesia, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
authors.forename: B A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Shapiro
mesh_terms: D001774:Blood Chemical Analysis / Q000266:history; D001784:Blood Gas Analysis / Q000266:history*; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration