Abstract: An intravenous stand apparatus for carrying medical fluids, such as blood plasma or saline solutions, in a manner enabling the fluids to be gravity flowed into a patient comprises a base; a plurality of wheels mounted to the base to enable the rolling thereof along a floor or the like; and an elongate, slender support member having one or more hooks at its upper end to enable the hanging of fluid-dispensing containers therefrom. The lower end of the support member is hinged to the base in a manner enabling the support member to be pivoted between a first, upright position in which the support member is perpendicular to the base, and a second, folded position in which the support member is parallel to the base. A sliding tube is mounted around the support member for releasably locking the support member in the first, upright position. A spring loaded detent is provided for releasably retaining the sleeve in its locking position.