Delta Ratio Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the Delta Ratio (DLR) is:

\[ DLR = \frac{AG}{BG} \]

Where:

\( DLR \) is the delta ratio.
\( AG \) is the change in anion gap.
\( BG \) is the change in bicarbonate gap.

Example

Let's say the change in anion gap (\( AG \)) is 12 and the change in bicarbonate gap (\( BG \)) is 4. Using the formula:

\[ DLR = \frac{12}{4} \]

We get:

\[ DLR = 3 \]

So, the Delta Ratio (\( DLR \)) is 3.

What is Delta Ratio?

The delta ratio is a calculation used in medicine to assess the relationship between changes in the anion gap and changes in the bicarbonate gap. It helps in diagnosing and understanding the nature of metabolic acidosis.