Abstract: An improved adjustable multipole support stand is provided wherein each of a plurality of support poles is individually adjustable to a desired height. The stand generally comprises a plurality of vertically oriented support poles mounted in a parallel array about an upright main or center post and adapted for vertical sliding movement between raised and lowered positions. Spring loaded trigger assemblies carried by the support poles include locking pins registrable with vertically spaced notches in the center post to permit individual height adjustment of each support pole. The uppermost end of each support pole includes a hook or is otherwise suitably adapted to support a medical fluid container such as a bag of intravenous fluid or the like.