Monitor with handle and IV pole channel

A patient monitor adapted to receive an intravenous line (IV) pole comprising:

• a housing defined by a front surface, a right surface, a left surface, and a rear surface, wherein the rear surface has a vertical length;
• two opposing arms extending at least partially along the vertical length of the rear surface, wherein the two opposing arms define a channel adapted to receive said IV pole;
• a sliding lever positioned on the right surface of the housing, wherein the channel is positioned closer to the right surface than to the left surface;
• a ratcheting mechanism connected to the sliding lever and configured such that movement of the sliding lever causes said ratcheting mechanism to move horizontally;
• a link attached to the ratcheting mechanism such that movement of the ratcheting mechanism causes said link to move;
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• a clamping device attached to the link, wherein the clamping device comprises a clamping arm positioned within said channel and an extension that is connected to the link, wherein movement of the link causes the clamping arm to move from an open position to a closed position such that in said closed position the clamping arm grips said IV pole within said channel.