Rolling IV Pole with Tray - Stainless Steel 4 Hooks IV Stand with Wheels Height Adjustable for Clinic Home Care

So far I am really enjoying having this stand. It seems sturdy and is working perfectly for what I need. My cat is on daily subq fluids that I have to administer while alone. This stand makes the job so much easier for me. I prop him up on a table in his carrier, and hang the fluid bag on this stand, and I'm good to go.

I actually have a real IV stand that I purchased from a surplus house. It is made with thick steel and weighs a lot. It is very sturdy as a result. We use it for holding a bottle for bleeding brakes. It is perfect for hanging air conditioning gauges. It is great to hang equipment from. I would have used it in my room, but it is far too dirty.So, I thought I would order this.I should have paid more attention to the posted dimensions. I forgot that the models are often Lilliputians.I saw that it was going to be delivered, so I had somebody on watch. The only thing that arrived was a lightweight, small box. Oh well, maybe tomorrow.Except, this WAS in the box. At the bottom of a bigger box with other stuff, in it's own box approximately 16 inches long, by 10 inches wide and 4 inches high. When I opened the IV Pole box, it was loosely packaged, not crammed tight like a lot of chinese stuff is.The upright pole was in 4 sections. Two are 1 inch and two are 3/4 inches. It stands a majestic 69 inches from the floor to the top of the 4 loops, when the top part of the pole is extended as far as it will go.The adjustment lock screws on the upper pole and on the pulling handle must be very carefully tightened. Otherwise the pipe will crush.II am using a Stanley tape measure to check everything and I realized the 1 inch tape ruler appears to be made out of thicker metal than this pole.The handle to pull the unit can't positioned much higher than 2 feet off the ground if you have it under the tray, which is at 36 inches.I had planned on putting a laptop on the tray. Uh, no way. A glass of water and a sandwich on a napkin pretty much covered the surface.The bottom pole goes directly in the middle of the tray. The top pole slips into a hole offset by over 3 inches at the rear of the tray. The top pole is secured by a bolt to the tray. But the tray is just setting on the bottom pole. That means it is free to turn and if you try to pick up or move the unit with the top pole, it comes out. I had to tape the tray to the bottom pole because everyone tries to move it by the top pole, just like the nurse in the photos in the item page.The pull handle is in an impossible place to use unless you are an Amazon product model. The top curlicues, I mean loops, are somewhat useful to keep some hose at bay, but I can’t even put the device they are hooked to on the tray. Now that I know the true dimensions, I realize that those kits on the trays in the pictures are kid sized. I was hoping I could pull this behind my wheelchair with some equipment so I wouldn’t have to disconnect every time I had to leave the bed.Secretly, I was hoping when I got better that I could use this in the garage. That isn’t going to happen. Using it in the garage I mean. The primary reasons that I wanted this pole for are not possible. Just moving the unit by the top pole threatens to bend it. An that is with NOTHING on it.I go between being upset and laughing because this thing is absurd.I have NEVER given anything a single star, but there always a first time and this is it. I do not want anyone to think this would be safe to be used for anything medically related. It is only a matter of time before it gets bent. The only possible use that I could see for it would be for a prop in a school play where kids put baby powder in their hair to look over 30 and the boys stick moustaches on. It isn’t safe for a kids’ toy. While I was putting it together, I tapped one of poles on a piece of corrugated cardboard on the floor. I punched a circle in it. The metal is thin and sharp. It does not much effort to pull something apart on this.

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Cost: This rolling IV pole with tray is priced in the mid-range for similar medical equipment designed for home or clinic use, offering a balance between features and affordability.The Good:Stainless Steel Construction: The stainless steel construction provides durability, rust resistance, and ease of cleaning, essential for medical equipment.Four Hooks: The four hooks allow for multiple IV bags or solutions to be hung simultaneously, increasing capacity and convenience.Height Adjustable: The height-adjustable pole caters to different patient needs and facilitates comfortable positioning of IV bags.Rolling Base with Wheels: The rolling base with smooth-rolling wheels allows for easy maneuverability and transportation of the IV pole.Integrated Tray: The integrated tray provides a convenient surface for placing medical supplies, instruments, or personal belongings.The Not So Good:Stability Concerns: Depending on the base design and weight distribution, some users may experience stability issues, especially when the pole is fully extended or loaded with multiple heavy IV bags.Assembly Required: Assembly may be required, and the instructions may not be clear or comprehensive, potentially leading to frustration during setup.Limited Weight Capacity: There is a limited weight capacity on the hooks and tray. Exceeding these limits could compromise the pole's stability or cause damage.Overall:This rolling IV pole with tray provides a convenient and functional solution for home or clinic use, offering mobility, height adjustability, and a convenient tray for supplies. The stainless steel construction ensures durability and hygiene. However, stability concerns and assembly difficulties should be considered.Recommendation: Yes, with considerations. This is a good option if mobility and convenience are essential, and you have basic assembly skills. Double-check its stability and weight capacity needs before use.

Comes in kit form. It has all the parts, even an extra “screw” (bolt) and it includes a wrench to tighten the screws (bolts). The problems come after assembling the base with adding the first upright, pole #4. Pole #4 in my kit did not fit the hole in the base. The threaded insert was slightly oversized and flared the bottom of pole #4. Also the spot welds securing the threaded insert had not been properly ground flush. A few minutes of judicious work with a file allowed pole #4 to fit. The instructions show two screws (bolts) securing pole #4 into the base to complete step number two when there’s actually only one place to screw (bolt). The rest of the assembly is quite straightforward and easyI live in a nursing and rehab facility, my gallery of houseplants had overgrown my window and were in danger of being banned from my room when it dawned on me that the solution was to hang them on an IV pole! They can safely hang out in front of my window and are easily moved out of the way.