If you ask most people outside of Med-Peds, most would say that Med-Peds is a new field. Actually, the initial version of combined Med-Peds training occurred in 1949 in a two year rotating internship. This was replaced by a one year post graduate program.
Your BUN-to-creatinine ratio allows doctors to monitor your kidney health. The BUN-to-creatinine ratio is a routine lab measurement used by your doctor to assess the function of your kidneys. It is calculated by dividing the serum BUN concentration by the serum creatinine concentration. Various conditions affecting your kidneys will alter this ratio in a predictable manner before you even show symptoms. Therefore, it is a useful ratio when monitoring subtle changes in your kidney health.
BUN levels increase with age. BUN levels in very young babies are about 2/3 of the levels found in healthy young adults, while levels in adults over 60 years of age are slightly higher than younger adults. What is a BUN/Creatinine ratio?