a gurney clamp , detachable equipment stand and associated transport cart is disclosed . the combination of these devices makes the transportation of patients and health status monitoring equipment more controlled , reliable and safe . the clamp is specifically configured to be attachable to the safety rails on a conventional gurney . once installed , the clamp will provide a secure mounting point to attach the detachable equipment stand to the gurney . the stand is configured to be capable of holding a wide variety of patient monitoring equipment in an upright manner so that the equipment data can be easily viewed . the stand can be quickly and easily shifted back and forth between its mounting location at the gurney clamp , and its mounting location on the associated transport cart . when the stand is attached to the equipment cart , it provides the equipment with a secure , portable storage location .