Prevention is the best option in the treatment and management of central venous stenosis (CVS)—a complication of the use of central venous catheters. This article discuss how the implementation of enhanced infection prevention protocols made a significant difference in avoiding CVS in a single-centre study.

Johann Nicholas - Consultant Nephrologist, Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Ritika Rana - Renal Specialist Registrar, Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Helen Spooner - Advanced Nurse Specialist, Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Diane O'Hara - Renal Practice Development Nurse/Access Nurse, Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust