Il centenario del pH (1909-2009). Ma in medicina, è proprio indispensabile utilizzare i logaritmi negativi per misurare gli idrogenioni? Parte I

The authors conclude that the concept of acid-base balance can be approached and taught in a simpler, more exciting, and even pleasant fashion without using the infamous and abstruse Henderson-Hasselbalch equation. The whole rationale underlying the understanding and clinical application of this vital topic is clearly and unquestionably inherent simpler, more manageable formula introduced by Henderson (without logs), which is useful and quite adequate for use in medical education.