BehindTheMedspeak: IV Pole Drink Holder

Think outside the wheelchair and walker spaces for which this nifty item was invented.

For the longest time I've been trying to figure out a better way to have my Diet Coke in the OR without inadvertently knocking it over and making a mess of my anesthesia machine or cart.

Not to mention avoiding the gimlet eye of the circulating nurse who invariably spots my drink and says, "Dr. Stirt, you know it's against hospital policy to have food or drink in the OR."

Yeah, yeah.

Cellphones are still prohibited but darned if surgeons don't take calls via Jawbone while operating so I figure I ought to get a little slack as well.

But I digress.

From the product website:

Clip-On Drink Holder — Frees Your Hands

Clip-On Drink Holder carries glasses, cans, coffee mugs and more for you.

It simply snaps onto your walker, wheelchair or even your patio chair so your drink is right where you want it.

Holds any size cup securely.

Strong, durable plastic.

7" x 4".

$6.99.