1 1902 Willis Haviland Carrier invented the first air conditioner to control the temperature and humidity of a printing company, marking the first time effort taken to control the temperature of the surroundings. 2  This starts the history of air conditioning.
Following the introduction and widespread use of central venous catheters (CVCs) in adult patients, these devices are now frequently used also in the pediatric population. They have become an indispensable route for venous access, especially in pediatric intensive care units (PICUs).
Page 1 of 2. This patient factsheet aims to advise patients and their families on how to prevent infection and care for their. Central Venous Catheter, also known as a haemodialysis neckline or Permcath. Because it is inserted into one of. your large veins it carries a risk of infection.