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Beckman Model BCM-400 Blood Chemistry Monitor

  • Circa 1970

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The instrument monitors pH, partial pressure of carbon dioxide, partial pressure of oxygen, and temperature. It sits before what appears to be a paper backdrop taped in place.

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Extent
  • 4 in. W x 5 in. L
Inscription
  • (bottom front) "68B576-1. Blood Chemistry Monitor."
  • (verso) "Beckman Photographic"
  • (verso) "68B576-1"
Subject
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Rights holder
  • Danaher Corporation
Credit line
  • Courtesy of Science History Institute

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Collection
Series arrangement
  • Series X. Photographic Materials
  • Sub-series 3. Photo Albums
Physical container
  • Box 86

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Beckman Instruments Photographic Services Section. “Beckman Model BCM-400 Blood Chemistry Monitor,” circa 1970. Beckman Historical Collection, Box 86. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/b2773w14d.

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