Intensive Care Med 2001;27:921-924 Tonicity balance, and not electrolyte free water calculations, more accurately guide therapy for acute change in natremia A.P.C.P.
A presentence investigation report is a legal term referring to the investigation into the history of person convicted of a crime before sentencing to determine if there are extenuating circumstances which should ameliorate the sentence or a history of criminal behavior to increase the harshness of the sentence. The PSIR has been said to fulfill a number of purposes, including serving as a charging document and exhibit proving criminal conduct, and is said to be akin to a magistrate judge's repo
Pretrial in a civil case involves a conference with a judge or trial referee to discuss discovery and settlement. In a criminal case, a conference with the prosecutor, defense attorney and judge to discuss the case status and what will happen next. Evidence is not typically 'introduced' as an exhibit until the actual trial begins.