Debra Janette Folkerts
Nursing at Marlatt Ave, Manhattan, KS
License number
Colorado 107640
Issued Date
Mar 1, 1995
Renew Date
Apr 21, 2009
Expiration Date
Sep 30, 2010
Type
Registered Nurse
Address
Address
1220 Marlatt Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502
Professional information
Debra J Folkerts, Manhattan KS - APRN
Specialties:
Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)
Address:
1133 College Ave STE 100, Manhattan 66502
(785) 537-8710 (Phone), (785) 537-0562 (Fax)
(785) 537-8710 (Phone), (785) 537-0562 (Fax)
Languages:
English
Debra Janette Folkerts, Manhattan KS
Specialties:
Nurse Practitioner
Address:
1133 College Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502
1808 Little Kitten Ave, Manhattan, KS 66503
1808 Little Kitten Ave, Manhattan, KS 66503
Method For Measuring A Bulbocavernosus Reflex
US Patent:
2013028, Oct 31, 2013
Filed:
May 13, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/892546
Inventors:
Debra J. Folkerts - Manhattan KS, US
Karen Louise Finstrom McPhee - Williamsburg VA, US
Gregory Ray Johnson - Nisswa MN, US
Timothy Martin Gack - Walker CO, US
Karen Louise Finstrom McPhee - Williamsburg VA, US
Gregory Ray Johnson - Nisswa MN, US
Timothy Martin Gack - Walker CO, US
International Classification:
A61B 5/0488
US Classification:
600546
Abstract:
A system and method is disclosed for measuring muscle reflexes (e.g., a bulbocavernosus reflex) as a tool for identifying/diagnosing dysfunctions (e.g., spinal cord abnormalities, bladder voiding dysfunction, and sexual organ dysfunction) non-invasively by using mechanical stimulation. The system and method includes a probe having a predetermined patient contacting portion, wherein when the contacting portion is moved into contact with a particular area of the patient (e.g., the patient's genitals), the contact induces a muscle reflex. The probe detects the pressure resulting from the contacting portion being abruptly and forcibly brought into contact with the particular area. Such detection is used to electronically initiate capture of electrical responses from a plurality of electrodes placed on the patient's skin in proximity to the particular area. Such electrical responses are processed to determine characteristics of the patient's reflexes of one or more muscles adjacent to the electrodes.
Probe For Measuring A Patient's Bulbocavernosus Muscle Reflex
US Patent:
2013028, Oct 31, 2013
Filed:
May 13, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/892539
Inventors:
Debra J. Folkerts - Manhattan KS, US
Karen Louise Finstrom McPhree - Williamsburg VA, US
Gregory Ray Johnson - Nisswa MN, US
Timothy Martin Gack - Walker CO, US
Karen Louise Finstrom McPhree - Williamsburg VA, US
Gregory Ray Johnson - Nisswa MN, US
Timothy Martin Gack - Walker CO, US
International Classification:
A61B 5/0488
US Classification:
600546
Abstract:
A system and method is disclosed for measuring muscle reflexes (e.g., a bulbocavernosus reflex) as a tool for identifying/diagnosing dysfunctions (e.g., spinal cord abnormalities, bladder voiding dysfunction, and sexual organ dysfunction) non-invasively by using mechanical stimulation. The system and method includes a probe having a predetermined patient contacting portion, wherein when the contacting portion is moved into contact with a particular area of the patient (e.g., the patient's genitals), the contact induces a muscle reflex. The probe detects the pressure resulting from the contacting portion being abruptly and forcibly brought into contact with the particular area. Such detection is used to electronically initiate capture of electrical responses from a plurality of electrodes placed on the patient's skin in proximity to the particular area. Such electrical responses are processed to determine characteristics of the patient's reflexes of one or more muscles adjacent to the electrodes.
Obtaining Measurements Of Muscle Reflexes For Diagnosis Of Patient Symptoms
US Patent:
2009008, Mar 26, 2009
Filed:
Sep 25, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/238433
Inventors:
Debra Janette Folkerts - Manhattan KS, US
Karen Louise Finstrom McPhee - Williamsburg VA, US
Gregory Ray Johnson - Nisswa MN, US
Timothy Martin Gack - Walker MN, US
Karen Louise Finstrom McPhee - Williamsburg VA, US
Gregory Ray Johnson - Nisswa MN, US
Timothy Martin Gack - Walker MN, US
Assignee:
FIRST CHOICE FOR CONTINENCE, INC. - Manhattan KS
International Classification:
A61N 1/00, A61B 5/103, A61B 19/00, A61B 5/00
US Classification:
607 48, 600587, 600552, 128898
Abstract:
A system and method is disclosed for measuring muscle reflexes (e.g., a bulbocavernosus reflex) as a tool for identifying/diagnosing dysfunctions (e.g., spinal cord abnormalities, bladder voiding dysfunction, and sexual organ dysfunction) non-invasively by using mechanical stimulation. The system and method includes a probe having a predetermined patient contacting portion, wherein when the contacting portion is moved into contact with a particular area of the patient (e.g., the patient's genitals), the contact induces a muscle reflex. The probe detects the pressure resulting from the contacting portion being abruptly and forcibly brought into contact with the particular area. Such detection is used to electronically initiate capture of electrical responses from a plurality of electrodes placed on the patient's skin in proximity to the particular area. Such electrical responses are processed to determine characteristics of the patient's reflexes of one or more muscles adjacent to the electrodes.
Obtaining Measurements Of Muscle Reflexes For Diagnosis Of Patient Symptoms
US Patent:
8444571, May 21, 2013
Filed:
Nov 26, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/324726
Inventors:
Debra Janette Folkerts - Manhattan KS, US
Karen Louise Finstrom McPhee - Willamsburg VA, US
Gregory Ray Johnson - Nisswa MN, US
Timothy Martin Gack - Walker MN, US
Karen Louise Finstrom McPhee - Willamsburg VA, US
Gregory Ray Johnson - Nisswa MN, US
Timothy Martin Gack - Walker MN, US
Assignee:
Uroval, Inc. - Manhattan KS
International Classification:
A61B 5/00, A61B 19/00, A61B 5/04
US Classification:
600557, 600552, 600546
Abstract:
A system and method is disclosed for measuring muscle reflexes (e. g. , a bulbocavernosus reflex) as a tool for identifying/diagnosing dysfunctions (e. g. , spinal cord abnormalities, bladder voiding dysfunction, and sexual organ dysfunction) non-invasively by using mechanical stimulation. The system and method includes a probe having a predetermined patient contacting portion, wherein when the contacting portion is moved into contact with a particular area of the patient (e. g. , the patient's genitals), the contact induces a muscle reflex. The probe detects the pressure resulting from the contacting portion being abruptly and forcibly brought into contact with the particular area. Such detection is used to electronically initiate capture of electrical responses from a plurality of electrodes placed on the patient's skin in proximity to the particular area. Such electrical responses are processed to determine characteristics of the patient's reflexes of one or more muscles adjacent to the electrodes.