Darren Hyland

Darren Hyland, Director of the Clinical Evaluation Research Unit at Kingston General Hospital and an expert in critical care medicine, discusses enteral feeding intolerance in mechanically ventilated patients. He highlights the prevalence of this issue and its severe impact on nutrition and patient outcomes. The conversation dives into the debate over gastric residual volumes, the role of prokinetic agents, and how medications can alter gastric motility. Strategies for optimizing nutrition and the importance of tailored feeding protocols are also explored, ensuring critically ill patients receive the best care.