iv pole having mounted at an upper end a holding assembly comprising a head and a plunger , and at a lower end a docking assembly . the head on an upper portion includes at least two opposed upwardly extending projections suitably for hanging iv fluid containers . the plunger is movable between an extended position in which the plunger is held a distance above the height of the projections , and a retracted position in which the plunger is proximate to the projections such that removal of iv fluid containers hung on the projections is prevented . the smooth profile of the head and plunger greatly reduces the risk of the iv pole getting snagged on an obstruction or causing injury to rescue personnel . the docking assembly permits the iv pole to be removably secured to a docking port provided to a structural member and to be lowered to a stowed position .