Introduction

In Mexico, the mortality in minors than 1 year old is 14.1 for every 1000 live births. The main causes are issues during the perinatal period including the Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome (NRDS). The median gestational age of these patients is 29.1 weeks of gestation, weight of 1000 grams, and with the use of surfactants and mechanical ventilation as the treatment of choice. For this group, it is important to create an environment which favors integrity; for example with strategies such as skin-to-skin contact. Considering the previous, a case study is elaborated with the objective of achieving the independence of the neonate.

Method

The methodology for the nursing attention process (NAP) and the model of the 14 needs of Virginia Henderson are used. With an informed consent, the situation was faced, and in order to gather data, direct and indirect sources, and databases, were all used. During diagnosis, eight real diagnosis were identified, two of risk, and two of wellbeing.

Results and conclusion

According to the objective, neonate independence was achieved, and the baby and the mother are now in their home with no apparent complications.