The goal of this clinical trial is to Determine efficacy of intermittent enteral nutrition vs continuous enteral nutrition in adults patients with a nasogastric tube in a intensive care unit. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are: * Reduction of gastrointestinal and respiratory complications * Evaluate the achievement of the caloric objective Informed consent will be requested from participants who meet the inclusion criteria. The participants will be randomized into two groups: control group (continuous enteral nutrition) or experimental group (intermittent enteral nutrition) Researchers will compare intermittent enteral nutrition vs continuous to see if there is a reduction in gastrointestinal and respiratory complications.
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Respiratory Complications
Timeframe: during ICU stay (maximum 15 days)
Gastrointestinal Complications
Timeframe: during ICU stay (maximum 15 days)