MICU
Medical abbreviation · Hospital
| Stands for | Medical intensive care unit |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
MICU stands for Medical intensive care unit, a hospital abbreviation.
Adults with critical nonsurgical illnesses are treated here, including sepsis, respiratory failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, drug overdose and gastrointestinal bleeding. Many patients need mechanical ventilation, vasopressors or continuous dialysis.
Example: Admit to MICU for DKA on insulin drip, hourly glucose checks.
Usage notes
Pronounced "mick-you". The team is usually led by pulmonary and critical care physicians. In some regions the letters also mean mobile intensive care unit, an advanced ambulance, so prehospital records may use them differently.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.