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Awesome or awful? Backpack makes IVs more portable

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 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?