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
When a court case is scheduled for trial, the judge often needs to have a basic understanding of the issues in the case. A pretrial memorandum is often submitted to the judge before a trial to explain the position or argument of the party. In addition, a pretrial memorandum often has a list of witnesses expected to testify and a brief synopsis of what they will be testifying to at the trial.