Phlebotomy Stations, IV Poles, Procedure Tables and Roll Stands
Medical stands are the mobile support hardware that holds equipment, limbs or supplies exactly where a procedure needs them: phlebotomy work stations, IV poles, arm and hand tables, leg prep stands, and roll stands for ultrasound and telemedicine equipment. This collection carries 15 items from MidCentral, Clinton Industries, Pegasus and Lumex.
The recurring theme across all of them is stability under off-centre load. A stand carries weight that is rarely centred: an arm resting on one edge of a hand table, a monitor cantilevered on a jointed arm, an IV bag hanging from a hook. That is why leg count and base geometry appear in nearly every specification below, and why they are worth reading rather than skipping.
→ Part of Stands, Tables & Storage. Also see IV Poles & Stands, Instrument Tables, Utility & Prep Tables and Medical Carts.
Phlebotomy Stations
A mobile phlebotomy station brings tubes, needles, sharps disposal and the arm rest to the patient rather than requiring the patient to come to a fixed draw station. That matters in inpatient rounds, in mobile screening, and anywhere a patient cannot easily be moved.
The Clinton 6900 mobile phlebotomy work station is the fuller configuration, and the 6901 one-bin stand is the compact version for a smaller supply load. Bin count is the practical differentiator: a single bin holds one draw's worth of consumables, which suits a station restocked between patients, while a multi-bin unit carries a round.
IV Poles: Four Legs or Five?
A five-leg base distributes load over a wider footprint and resists tipping better than a four-leg base, which matters because an IV pole carries weight high up and gets pulled sideways by tubing every time a patient moves.
The tipping scenario is specific and common: a patient walks with the pole, the tubing catches, and the pole gets pulled at the top where leverage is greatest. Four-leg poles are lighter and cost less, which suits stationary use at a bedside. Five-leg poles are the safer choice wherever the pole moves with a patient.
- Clinton IV-35 five-leg, two-hook, the general-purpose choice.
- Clinton IV-40 economy four-leg for stationary bedside use.
- Clinton IVS-352 stainless steel five-leg, where cleaning chemistry or corrosion resistance matters.
The MidCentral IVP260 add-a-tray fits an existing pole or lift, giving a small working surface where there was none. See IV Poles & Stands for the wider range.
Arm and Hand Tables
An arm and hand table supports the limb at working height for hand surgery, IV access, wound care and injections, so the clinician is not holding the limb and working on it at the same time.
Free access versus leg-supported
The MidCentral AHT301 free access table with 2 inch pad has no leg under the working end, so the clinician can sit right up to the table without a leg between their knees. The AHT310 rectangle table with leg takes the opposite approach, using a support leg for load capacity at the cost of that clearance. Which is right depends on whether the procedure is done seated up close or standing over the table.
Carbon fiber
The AHT315 carbon fiber table matters where imaging is involved: carbon fiber is far more radiolucent than metal, so intraoperative fluoroscopy sees through the table rather than around it. For hand and wrist work under image guidance, that is the difference between a usable image and repositioning the limb for every shot.
The AHT314 add-a-rail fits the arm and hand table range, giving an attachment point for accessories. For lower limb work, the MidCentral OTA154 stand-alone leg prep holds the leg elevated during preparation.
Roll Stands for Ultrasound and Telemedicine
A roll stand turns portable equipment into a workable cart, which is what makes a portable ultrasound or telemedicine unit actually usable at the bedside rather than balanced on whatever surface is available.
The Pegasus portable ultrasound roll stand uses a dedicated design, meaning it is built around specific unit dimensions rather than being a universal platform. Confirm compatibility with your exact machine before ordering. The Pegasus TeleMedia roll stand with double-jointed arm options carries a display and camera on an articulated arm, which is what a remote consultation needs: the camera has to reach the patient's position, not the stand's.
Other stands
The MidCentral TBL5061 nesting tables in 304 stainless steel store as one unit and separate when needed, which suits rooms that occasionally need three surfaces and usually need one. The Lumex GF8132 folding adjustable hamper stand folds flat for storage; note the hamper bag is not included.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should an IV pole have four legs or five?
Five legs distribute load over a wider footprint and resist tipping better, which matters because an IV pole carries weight high up and gets pulled sideways by tubing whenever a patient moves. The common tipping scenario is a patient walking with the pole when the tubing catches, pulling at the top where leverage is greatest. Four-leg poles are lighter and cheaper, suiting stationary bedside use. Five legs are the safer choice for ambulatory patients.
When is a stainless steel IV pole worth the extra cost?
Where cleaning chemistry is aggressive, where corrosion is a concern, or in environments with strict surface requirements such as operating rooms and isolation areas. Chrome-plated steel is adequate for general ward and clinic use and costs considerably less. If poles in your facility are showing rust at the joints, that is the signal to specify stainless on replacement.
What is a free access arm and hand table?
One with no support leg under the working end, so the clinician can sit close to the table without a leg between their knees. That clearance matters for procedures done seated up close, such as hand surgery and detailed wound work. The trade-off is load capacity, which a leg-supported table provides. Choose by whether the work is done seated at the table or standing over it.
Why choose a carbon fiber arm and hand table?
Carbon fiber is far more radiolucent than metal, so intraoperative imaging passes through the table rather than being blocked by it. For hand and wrist procedures done under fluoroscopic guidance, that means the image is usable without repositioning the limb for every shot. If no imaging is involved, a standard table is adequate and costs less.
What does a mobile phlebotomy station hold?
Typically tubes, needles and consumables in bins, with an arm rest and a sharps container position. Bin count is the practical differentiator: a single bin suits a station restocked between patients, while a multi-bin unit carries enough for a round. The point of the mobile station is bringing the draw to the patient rather than moving a patient who cannot easily be moved.
Will an ultrasound roll stand fit my machine?
Not necessarily. Dedicated-design roll stands are built around specific unit dimensions rather than being universal platforms, so a stand made for one manufacturer's portable unit may not hold another's securely. Confirm compatibility with your exact machine model before ordering. Send us the make and model and we can check before you commit.
What should a telemedicine roll stand have?
An articulated arm is the feature that matters most, because a remote consultation requires the camera to reach the patient's position rather than the patient adjusting to the stand. A double-jointed arm gives reach in two planes, which is what allows a camera to look at a wound on a limb without moving the patient. Stable base geometry matters too, since a cantilevered arm shifts the centre of gravity considerably.
What are nesting tables used for?
They store as one unit and separate into several surfaces when needed, which suits rooms that occasionally need three working surfaces and usually need one. In stainless steel they take clinical cleaning without degrading. The alternative, three separate tables permanently deployed, consumes floor space for the sake of occasional use.
Do medical stands need assembly?
IV poles and simple stands typically need minor assembly such as attaching the base and hooks. Roll stands and phlebotomy stations vary, and arm and hand tables generally arrive ready to use. Individual product pages confirm what arrives assembled. If several items are being ordered for one department, request a quote so delivery can be consolidated.
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