Devices & Diagnostics, Hospitals

Awesome or awful? Backpack makes IVs more portable

I have only been in the hospital twice (knock on wood) when I had my […]

I have only been in the hospital twice (knock on wood) when I had my two sons. I’ve never had to drag an IV pole around with me (crossing all my fingers and toes that my luck continues) so I can’t tell if this new design is good or goofy.

I am all about ergonomics – I have a split keyboard and a sit stand desk that I can’t live without. But the Provita Infuboy Personal IV Pole looks uncomfortable.

The manufacturer Carbonlite says that movement creates independence and strengthens health. Here are its selling points for the Infuboy:

  • Patient is able to move freely on slopes even with infusion
  • The patient, with both hands free, can hold onto a railing
  • Light materials grant high wearing comfort
  • Bag (frame) made of high-quality aluminium
  • Comfortable screw height adjustment safety
  • Plastic frame without toxic ingredients
  • No risk of injury thanks to hooks that automatically fold

I think I would feel as if I were preparing to blast off into outer space. Or maybe I would be so glad not to have to hold on to an IV pole that I would feel liberated. What do you think?

Veronica Combs

Veronica is an independent journalist and communications strategist. For more than 10 years, she has covered health and healthcare with a focus on innovation and patient engagement. Most recently she managed strategic partnerships and communications for AIR Louisville, a digital health project focused on asthma. The team recruited 7 employer partners, enrolled 1,100 participants and collected more than 250,000 data points about rescue inhaler use. Veronica has worked for startups for almost 20 years doing everything from launching blogs, newsletters and patient communities to recruiting speakers, moderating panel conversations and developing new products. You can reach her on Twitter @vmcombs.

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