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Comprehensive Review of Pigtail Catheter Management
Abstract Importance A comprehensive review of chest tube management was developed to help clinicians better understand the different types of chest tubes, their indications, and key management principles to optimize patient outcomes.
Reasons That I, a Billionaire, Am Still Miserable
The yacht’s Wi-Fi became weak for almost forty-five seconds while crossing the Mediterranean, forcing me to experience what experts call “a thought.” My personal chef interpreted “comfort food” as “deconstructed truffle-infused childhood,” when what I wanted was a grilled cheese sandwich. I accidentally wore last season’s cashmere to an event where everyone else was wearing this season’s cashmere, and now I have to fake my own death.
Things I Said I Watched but Actually Just Saw the Meme
The Sopranos I have not watched The Sopranos. I have, however, seen the clip of the guy pointing angrily at someone across the table while someone else looks tired of his behavior. That three-hour documentary you recommended I saw a screenshot of the host looking very serious and assumed the rest. Game of Thrones I understand there were dragons and that everyone was upset about a chair.
The Current Status of Minimally Invasive Conduit Harvesting for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
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Comprehensive Review of Chest Tube Management: A Review
Abstract Importance Thoracostomy, or chest tube placement, is used in a variety of clinical indications and can be lifesaving in certain circumstances. There have been developments and modifications to thoracostomy tubes, or chest tubes, over time, but they continue to be a staple in the thoracic surgeon’s toolbox as well as adjacent specialties in medicine.
JTCVS Techniques
JTCVS Techniques is a peer-reviewed, open access journal from the American Association for Thoracic Surgery, the publisher of the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (JTCVS). Brought to you by the same editorial team as JTCVS, JTCVS Techniques aims to provide timely information to … Read more
Opinion: Why former judge and prosecutor Devon Anderson believes in specialty courts
Most people locally know me as the former Harris County DA - and like most big-city DA’s I fit the stereotype of a hard-charging, lock-em up prosecutors. But I wish more people knew about another aspect of my tenure: My devotion to recovery. As DA, I started the First Chance marijuana program and the county’s first diversion program for those charged with felony drug possession.
Frailty and Postoperative Morbidity and Mortality
Original Investigation Patient Frailty and Postoperative Mortality Across Noncardiac Surgical Specialties Elizabeth L. George, MD, MSc; Daniel E. Hall, MD, MDiv, MHSc; Ada Youk, PhD; Rui Chen, MS; Aditi Kashikar, MBBS; Amber W. Trickey, PhD; Patrick R. Varley, MD; Paula K. Shireman, MD, MS, MBA; Myrick C. Shinall Jr, MD, PhD; Nader N.
Diamante - Coming in hotter than ever
Sporting bright blue hair and a leather jacket, someone not hip to the rock scene would imagine that Diamante is not someone to be trifled with, a badass who doesn’t want to talk to you because why should she care what you think? However, upon saying hello and being greeted with a hug instead of a handshake, it was clear that Diamante is, quite literally, one of the nicest folks one could have the pleasure of meeting.
How To Survive the Traumatic 24-hour News Cycle If You Have PTSD
For sexual assault or harassment survivors, especially those with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the last two weeks have been full of triggers. Since Dr. Christine Blasey Ford came forward on September 16 to accuse Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting her when they were both high-school students, the 24-hour news cycle has been bombarding us with stories that could likely resurface traumatic memories. How in the world are we supposed to cope with that?
SHOW REVIEW: The Wombats
On July 11, 2018, The Wombats brought their particularly quirky and energetic brand of rock to Blossom Music Center near Cleveland, Ohio. Warming the crowd up for their friends in The Pixies and Weezer, The Wombats were way more than your typical “Opening Band.” Taking the time to connect to the crowd, Matt Murphy worked the entire stage behind the mic and with his guitar, explaining a little background behind the songs and even bringing hollers of support when he talked about the World Cup.
Do I Really Need An HF SSB Radio?
By Steven Bowden, former owner of SeaTech Systems. Every day in my former business I answered the same question: Do I really need a High Frequency (HF) Single Sideband (SSB) radio for long range cruising? Why not just use a satellite phone or satellite hotspot? Why do most long range cruisers use a 100 year old radio technology? Isn’t HF radio obsolete? My answer was always yes, you do indeed need this cost effective, reliable, and amazingly versatile method of long range communication on your boat.
SHOW REVIEW/LIVE PHOTOS - Against Me! at the Agora
Many concertgoers have those bands, you know the ones. The bands they don’t miss anytime they are within a three-hour drive radius. It doesn’t matter the season or the reason, they are going to see them play no matter what. For me, that band is Against Me!, hands down. Fortunately for me, Against Me! has three shows within my three-hour drive radius this summer, and the first one was Friday, June 22, 2018, in Cleveland at the Agora. It was a night for the books, for sure.
ALBUM REVIEW - Zeal & Ardor, Stranger Fruit
Ah, yes, the time has come for the highly-anticipated release of Zeal & Ardor’s Stranger Fruit. As only he can, Manuel Gagneux has, once again, turned black metal on its head, expanding the genre as it has never been expanded before. And, as expected, the new album is incredible. Stranger Fruit, on the whole, is a logical and precise follow up to the debut release, Devil is Fine.
SHOW REVIEW/LIVE PHOTOS: Bullet for My Valentine w/ Trivium, Toothgrinder
If you’re looking for a face-ripping, ear-throbbing night of metal goodness and debauchery featuring three of the hottest acts on the scene today, look no further than the current Bullet For My Valentine tour featuring Trivium and Toothgrinder. When it comes to metal, these three acts know how to bring the good stuff. We had the chance to check out the Pittsburgh night of the tour on Monday, May 14, 2o18. And, it was clear, Pittsburgh had shown up for the party.
ALBUM REVIEW - The Front Bottoms, Ann
Okay, so admittedly, I am a newish fan of the folk punk rockers, The Front Bottoms. I’d asked a friend to recommend some tunes for me, as he knows what I like. And, his first and most enthusiastic recommendation was for The Front Bottoms. And boy, oh boy, he hit the nail right on it’s little head. Their latest EP, Ann, out May 18, 2018, is an absolute masterpiece of the good truth wrapped in slyly profound lyrics. From front to back, there isn’t a song that lacks a lyric I can relate to.
SHOW REVIEW/LIVE PHOTOS - Red Sun Rising
It’s not every day that hometown favorites, Red Sun Rising, descend into Akron, Ohio, for a night of singing, dancing, and general shenanigans with the locals. However, on May 5, 2018, Mike Protich (vocals/guitar), Ryan Williams (lead guitar), Dave McGarry (rhythm guitar/backup vocals), Ricky Miller (bass/backup vocals), and Pat Gerasia (drums) did just that. A sold out crowd at Musica welcomed the guys home for a night that few will forget.
SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS: Moon Taxi
Moon Taxi’s venue show is described as more than words, but I shall do my best, too. I have seen Moon Taxi at a festival before, and I enjoyed their skin-deep music that seemed to make the cells in the listeners’ bodies groove all night.
Album Review: Underoath
In the early aughts, there was one metalcore band to rule them all – and for me, that was Underøath. At a time when many bands were simply experimenting with a hardcore sound, Underøath was busy marauding the music scene with aggressive aplomb. In their newest release, Erase Me, longtime fans will immediately notice the de-emphasis on complicated guitar riffs and instrumentation.
ALBUM REVIEW: Breaking Benjamin - Ember
On Friday, April 13, 2018, the masses of Breaking Benjamin fans who have not taken advantage of dirty Internet leakers and have waited, respectfully, for the album’s release will get what they have been salivating for: Ember. It’s safe to say that for fans of the band and its sound, this album will not disappoint. From start to finish, fans will be able to recognize this as a solid Breaking Benjamin album. With lead vocalist, Ben Burnley, at the helm, one can expect nothing less.
NEW VIDEO ANNOUNCEMENT: Granny 4 Barrel "She Likes Guns" Directed by Stormy Daniels
One of the most theatrical rockers today, Granny 4 Barrel, is about to prove to be one of the most fearless – and thought-provoking – artists as well, as evidenced by the music video for the song “She Likes Guns.” Kicking things off with a spin on a famous Mae West quote, “Is that a gun in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?” The Quentin Tarantino esque song and video is about unabashed women who take down villains.
TATTOO ARTISTS AND MISTRESS JULIYA ANNOUNCED FOR INKARCERATION
INKCARCERATION Music and Tattoo Festival (July 13-15 in Mansfield, Ohio, at the Historic Ohio State Reformatory) is only a few short months away! At INKCARCERATION, not only will attendees rock out to three days of live music from 30+ of today’s greatest rock bands, they can also be tattooed by acclaimed local and regional artists, tour one of the most famous haunted reformatories of all time, enjoy tasty treats and refreshments from 15+ food trucks onsite, browse goods from a number of...
INTERVIEW: Pale Houses
You may have never heard the name Pale Houses, but we are fixin’ to change that today. Coming in hot out of Nashville, indie pop rockers Pale Houses released their new EP, Songs of the Isolation, on March 30, 2018. In what can only be described as ethereal emo meets the smoothly echoed halls of indie rock (imagine it, really…), this EP has a sound to it like no other.
Indie Band of the Week: heyohwell
On Wednesday, March 28, 2018, this week’s Indie Band of the Week, heyohwell played to a packed house at Mahall’s in Lakewood, Ohio. Setting the with catchy pop-punk riffs and solid beats, heyohwell proved why they’re one of the hottest bands on the local Cleveland scene. The trio, formed out of Cleveland, OH, has previously opened for bands such as Set It Off and Red Jumpsuit Apparatus; this time, they shared the stage with California band, Forever Came Calling.
SHOW REVIEW/LIVE PHOTOS: Redeemer Tour w/Toothgrinder and Norma Jean
A long and exciting lineup graced The Foundry Concert Club in Lakewood, Ohio. Long time legends Norma Jean took the stage during their Redeemer Tour along with Gideon, Toothgrinder, Greyhaven, Edorra and Crucigen. The crowd was on the smaller side upon walking in, but over the course of the evening swelled to a size that proved it was a sold out show. Painesville, Ohio, native metalcore band Crucigen kicked off the evening with an energetic performance.
EXCLUSIVE ALBUM PREMIERE: The Tracys - Humdinger
Calling all punks! Calling all punks! The Tracys are releasing their third album, Humdinger, and have allowed us here at RockRevolt the exclusive world premiere of the album TWO WHOLE DAYS before everyone can get their paws on their own copy! From the rancid shores of Brooklyn’s Gowanus Canal rose a quartet of punk rockers called The Tracys.
CHECK THIS OUT!: TWLOHA - Heavy and Light
If you haven’t heard of the nonprofit, To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA), you are missing out. Based in Florida, TWLOHA is an organization with the mission of presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. It exists to encourage, inform, inspire, and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery. Since its start in 2006, TWLOHA has donated over $2 million directly into treatment and recovery.
LIVE PHOTOS: Of Mice and Men
On Friday, February 23, 2018, Of Mice and Men brought their fire and fury to the Beacham stage in Orlando, Florida. We have some live shots from the show, which rumor has it was one of the best OMAM shows we’ve had the honor of attending! Check ’em out. Setlist 1. Defy 2. Warzone 3. Unbreakable 4. Would You Still Be There 5. Back to Me 6. Money (Pink Floyd cover) 7. On the Inside 8. Bones Exposed 9. Instincts 10. Still YDG’n 11. Forever YDG’n 12. You’re Not Alone 13. The Depth
LIVE PHOTOS: Anti-Flag
Anti-Flag brought their Silence Equals Violence tour to Mr. Smalls Theatre in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on February 9, 2018. With bands like Sharptooth, The White Noise, and Stray From the Path on board aside nonprofits PETA, Amnesty International, Love Hope Strength, and Voices for the Innocent, the tour was heavy with not only protest but also action.
SHOW REVIEW AND LIVE PHOTOS: Pop Evil
On a cold February 16, 2018, evening (or as those in Milwaukee say, “regular February night”), Pop Evil brought their friends in Black Map and Palaye Royale to party at the Rave. The Rave is a historic building that houses three venues. As per usual, there was more than one show going on that night, which made finding the right line and the right room a bit tricky for some who have not been there.
Indie Band of The Week: Call Your Shot
Call Your Shot is a band of four talented, driven young men based out of Cleveland, Ohio. Their live shows are an absolute blast of energy and musical mayhem, with lots of local flare tossed in. This week, they are our Indie Band of the Week, and you really need to check them out! Thanks for talking with me! So, you are Call Your Shot out of Cleveland. That’s an awesome name! Tell me where it came from and what it means to you.
INTERVIEW: Pat Thetic, Anti-Flag
Punk rock icons, Anti-Flag, have been bringing their Silence Equals Violence Tour from one coast to the other for the last month or so, and if you haven’t gotten to a show, you need to! On the road with Sharptooth, The White Noise, and Stray From the Path, along with organizations with missions that align with their own passions, Anti-Flag is pr0ving a concert can be about more than the music. It’s a community thing, and their shows provide that experience each night.
COOL SHIT YOU NEED TO SEE: Swipe Right (Spoken Word) by Forest Blakk
It’s not every day that an artist like Forest Blakk breaks the mold of artistry and does something so incredibly awesome that it stops me in my tracks and begs me to take notice. Throughout the day, we are inundated with communications from people trying to demand our time. Others try tell us who we are and who we are not, demand more of us, make us feel like their impression of us is what we need to be. And so, some people find themselves on a hamster wheel.
SHOW REVIEW: August Burns Red - Cleveland, Ohio
On January 9, 2018, Grammy-nominated August Burns Red brought the heat to the House of Blues in Cleveland. From a musical standpoint, it’s sometimes a challenge to think of bands that have been performing for 15+ years and still release “This could be there best album yet!” music, that still play with the vigor and ferocity of a band that just got their first big break, of a band that continues to inspire musicians new and old alike. August Burns Red comes to mind with these statements.
Band You Need to Know: SILENT RIVAL
Coming out of Los Angeles is a band that defies all conventions and expectations and believes honestly living your best life is the only way to truly be alive. That band is Silent Rival. With Sara Coda’s powerful vocals and the instrumental stylings of Joz Ramirez (guitar), Yutaka Sao (bass), and Brock Bowers on drums, the band rips right at the heart of the matter and calls it as they see it.
NEW MUSIC: "Red Cold River," Breaking Benjamin
As promised, Breaking Benjamin released their new single, “Red Cold River” officially at midnight Friday, January 5 (or 11:20PM if you had iTunes, but that’s not important). You can hear it here: And then download it here. This song takes key elements that fans are used to – Ben Burnley’s signature yearning vocals alongside lyrics that really strike at the heart of the listener – and turns those elements on their heads.
MUSIC NEWS: New Single from Breaking Benjamin This January!
We heard the rumor and confirmed it’s true! Breaking Benjamin will be releasing the first single, “Red Cold River” off of their highly-anticipated sixth studio album, Ember, on January 5, 2018. The news of the release will surely have fans the world over setting their alarms for the debut. It’s been since 2015 that fans have had the chance to delve into anything new out of the rock group, many fans are damn-near salivating for it, and the timing couldn’t be more perfect.
Vespera Releases Powerful Statement with "Paradise"
Seattle-based rock outfit, Vespera, released a powerful statement and video for their single, “Paradise” via Alternative Press this morning. This video is not only a visual wonder – sometimes hard to watch but so important to see – but it is also a joint effort with the JED Foundation . The JED Foundation is an organization that promotes emotional health and suicide prevention in teens and young adults.
Nothing More releases video for "Do You Really Want It?"
The year 2017 has proven to be an incredible one for Nothing More. Not only did they release what is arguably their best album to date, The Stories We Tell Ourselves, but they are topping Grammy award history as the most nominated rock band with three noms: best rock album, best rock song (“Go To War”), and best rock performance (“Go To War”).
BAND YOU NEED TO KNOW: Moonfall
NYC-based trio, Moonfall, is set to take the music world by storm. Made up of Matthew Howl, Mei Moor, and Andrew Chow, Moonfall is as humble as they are eclectic in their sound. Recently signed to Outerloop Records, the alt-rockers know how to do the thing they do best, and to keep it real to themselves. With the release of their EP, Empty Cages, Moonfall is changing the way music sounds. Bending genres and breaking all the “rules,” Moonfall doesn’t feel the pressure to be anything they’re not.
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO PREMIERE: Home Above, "Shouldn't Try"
If you’re not hip to Austin, Texas’s own Home Above, now is the time to change that. With their latest album, Indecision to Move, released last month, the genre-bending quartet are placing themselves alongside some of the current greats in pop rock (with a sweet dash of punk). They have shared the stage with favorites such as Hawthorne Heights and Turnover, and their star is on the rise.
INTERVIEW: Asking Alexandria
Now, you may be familiar with Asking Alexandria. You may even have seen them live, own a shirt or two, and maybe own some of their music on something other than a Spotify playlist. But, unless you’ve caught wind of their latest, fifth full-length, self-titled release that dropped Friday, December 15, you don’t really know Asking Alexandria. Luckily for you, we have a review of that beautiful piece of craftsmanship coming down the pike, if you haven’t made your own judgments about it.
EXCLUSIVE: Lyric Video "No Forgiveness" and Interview w/ Sam Sky
If you’ve never heard of Allentown, Pennsylvania-based rockers, Vicious., you’d better get on the bus, friends. Fronted by former I Am King vocalist, Sam Sky, Vicious.
INTERVIEW - Jason Bieler
Jason Bieler is a delight, to hear him tell it. And after chatting with him for a half hour, it can be confirmed. “I’ve actually spread that rumor myself, so I am glad it is getting around,” he laughs. You may have heard his name come up from any of his multitude of projects, from Saigon Kick to Super Transatlantic to Owl Stretching. He is also kind of a big deal in the world of solo musicians, with his wildly successful Bandcamp page.
Interview - Black Satellite
Larissa Vale and Kyle Hawken – also known as Black Satellite to music fans – are two of the most down-to-earth and genuine people you can find in the industry. After more than six years together writing music, including their smash debut album that you want in your earbuds right this minute, Endless, they landed an opening slot for Starset in NYC’s Gramercy Theatre. That performance put them front and center for fans of both bands and has served as a catalyst for their exposure to explode.
SHOW REVIEW: Trivium and Arch Enemy in NYC
Often referred to as the next Metallica in their formative years, Orlando, Florida’s Trivium have carved their own path in the world of heavy music. Formed in 1999 and signed to a major label in 2004, the band is known for creating the music that they want to create with no exceptions. Their discography is full of twists and turns, a method of artistic expression that bands often shy away from, many times due to the fear of the criticism that would likely follow such changes.
ALBUM REVIEW: Anti-Flag, American Fall
It’s hard to believe that Anti-Flag has been around since 1988, when this reviewer was but a wee lass of seven years of age. I remember hearing their songs for the first time in high school. As I have always been an activist myself, I was drawn to their sound, their message, and their lyrics. And, no one else I knew liked them. Instantly, it made me love them even more. Indeed, I have always been a big fan of the punk scene. Therefore, Anti-Flag has long been one of my go-to bands.
Seven Songs to Help Celebrate The Day of the Dead
Aaaah, Day of the Dead. The time for us to light up some incense, put photos and intentions of those loved ones who have passed on onto our mantles, and celebrate their memories through whatever ritual we see fit. Some people celebrate with feasts full of grand spreads of food and drink. Some celebrate more humbly, quietly lighting candles and saying prayers for protection and love from those souls already crossed over.
Cool Shit You Need To See: Charming Liars, "Insomnia"
Charming Liars, the LA-based trio has released the video for their latest single “Insomnia,” the first installment of their high-quality, three-part short movie directed by the acclaimed Phillip Lopez (Cold War Kids, Kygo, Selena Gomez). To accompany their widescreen musical palette, Kiliyan Maguire, Karnig Manoukian, and Mike Kruger have produced a palpable, powerful story of a love triangle, complete with captivating imagery and graphic visuals of drug use, sex, and violence.
Seven Baseball Songs To Get You Through to the World Series...
Hello, rock and rollers and baseball fans alike! We here at RockRevolt have caught a little bit of baseball fever, and as we sat around our virtual watercooler, we decided a little celebration of America’s Greatest Pastime is in order. So, we present to you: Seven Songs To Get You Through to the World Series… 2. “Tessie” – Dropkick Murphys. Even though they aren’t headed into the big show this year, when this song comes on, everyone becomes a little bit of a Red Sox fan.
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