PoleBuddy - IV Pole Organizer for Cables/Tubing

PoleBuddy is a cable/tubing organizer you can easily add to IV poles to tidy up spaces such as the anesthesia workspace. It was designed for standard 1-1.25 inch (2.5cm-3.1cm) IV poles, but it should fit poles as small as 0.5in in diameter.

The purpose of the design is to remove cord clutter, which inevitably plagues ICUs, ORs, and other various patient care locations involving patient monitors, tubing, and power cords. Within many operating rooms, it is common to see excess SpO2, ECG, and NIBP cords sprawled out and falling onto the ground, creating trip hazards, increased infection risk, and risk of damaging the cords. In the anesthesia world, a cluttered and disorganized work area is a recipe for disaster.

The typical solution is an anesthesia tube tree or a stationary cord holder connected to the anesthesia machine or patient monitor, but these all have drawbacks and limitations. Regardless of opinion, the tube trees can easily get misplaced and not every operating room has a dedicated cable management device. Replacement of these devices can be astonishingly expensive for a small bit of material (I have seen ~$40-80 for simple PETG or stainless steel tube trees)

The goal is to create a low-cost solution where anesthetists, nurses, doctors, and other medical professionals can easily de-clutter their work environment by adding a simple 3D printed cable management clamp to IV poles. This makes sense because:

1. IV poles are ubiquitous in the OR and patient care areas
2. IV poles are typically positioned directly next to patients
3. IV poles are mobile, offering superb flexibility 
4. PoleBuddy is easily removable and replaceable
5. Future iterations of PoleBuddy can be customized to include more/fewer appendages as indicated based on real-world use.

This is a first iteration design that printed beautifully with eSUN PLA+ and is remarkably sturdy. In my limited testing, the hooks are plenty sturdy for cables, and the fastener keeps the PoleBuddy tightly in place on every IV pole I've tested. Long-term use may vary, so please let me know how it works for you!

If PoleBuddy tends to slip down your IV pole, I'd recommend adding some adhesive silicone (or similar, like rubber) to the inside of the clamp to make contact with the pole. Here is a cheap recommended one: https://amzn.to/4p2zOoh

I do plan on making different designs of this as time permits (I am currently in CRNA school, so time is very limited for me). I may also add modular-style hooks and holders for various types of equipment such as nerve stimulators, suction tubing, and table remote. Please give me any recommendations you think of!

Disclaimer: PoleBuddy is not an FDA-approved product and should not be used without the approval of your medical institution. I am not responsible and can not be held liable for any misuse of this design.