 On the other hand, continuous feeding allows administering enteral feeds over a longer period e.g. 2 or 3 hours, at a slower flow rate. It has been associated with better absorption of nutrients and faster gastric emptying, thus it may be preferable in case of delayed gastric motility, gastric residuals and abdominal distension. Moreover, its slow rate of infusion prevents a rapid gastric distension; however, this feeding method requires the permanence of the feeding tube through the LES for the whole feeding period, and this could predispose to the occurrence of gastro-esophageal reflux. 