The Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) at WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital is a 28-bed unit dedicated to providing advanced, compassionate care for critically ill adult and geriatric patients.

Located on the fifth floor, our MICU is staffed by a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team that collaborates closely with specialists from across the hospital to ensure the best possible patient outcomes.

Care is led by pulmonary intensivists with expertise in critical care medicine, ensuring that each patient receives specialized, evidence-based treatment tailored to their needs.

What We Do

Our MICU team provides care to critically ill patients with conditions related to the lungs, kidneys, liver, blood, and varying acute infections.

The MICU team treats severely ill patients using a collaborative approach to care. This team is equipped with the expertise required to care for the wide array of illnesses and complex conditions seen in the MICU.

The MICU is staffed by attending physicians who provide continuous coverage with assistance from fellows and residents (doctors in training). Our MICU nurses have received advanced training in critical care nursing, and many have received additional degrees and certifications.

What to Expect

The MICU is patient centered. Patients (to the extent they are able) and families participate in all discussions and decisions about care. Because of the variety of conditions and illnesses in the MICU, length of stay can vary from hours to months. Communication is a top priority on the unit, with nursing staff providing regular updates on patients’ conditions to family members.

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