Activities of the Committee on pH, Blood Gases and Electrolytes, International Federation of Clinical Chemistry, 1977-1992

Abstract

Among the many contributions of Ole Siggaard-Andersen to the field of clinical chemistry, one of the most significant is his fifteen-year participation in the work of the Committee on pH, Blood Gases and Electrolytes of the International Federation of Clinical Chemistry. This is a brief summary of the mission and accomplishments of that committee.

Key Words:

• Blood gases
• electrolytes
• guidelines
• pH
• recommendations
• standards