1910s, Basal metabolism, CO2 Production, Diagram, Oxygen Consumption Benedict Clinical Respiration Apparatus, 1916 February 9, 2014 Richard Johnston Leave a comment From: Respiratory exchange with a description of a respiration apparatus for clinical use, Part II. Boston Medical and Surgical Journal, June 22, 1916, pp 898-909, by Frances G. Benedict and Edna H. Tompkins. Diagram from page 906.