The Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) at WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital is a 28-bed unit on the fifth floor dedicated to providing advanced, compassionate care for critically ill adult and geriatric patients. Our unit is staffed by a highly skilled team of pulmonary intensivists and multidisciplinary specialists who bring expertise in internal medicine, nephrology, transplant medicine, and complex medical care.

Through close collaboration with specialists across the hospital, our team ensures that each patient receives evidence-based, individualized treatment. Our focus is on treating the whole patient, supporting both their medical needs and overall well-being while working toward the best possible outcomes.

Our MICU team cares for patients facing life-threatening conditions involving the lungs, kidneys, liver, blood, and severe acute infections. Because the MICU sees a wide range of complex illnesses, our team is prepared to manage a broad spectrum of critical care needs.

Care is led by attending physicians with continuous support from fellows and residents. Our nurses are highly trained in critical care, with many holding advanced degrees and specialty certifications. This collaborative model ensures that patients benefit from coordinated, expert care at all times.

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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