The Ghent Global Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis Categorization Tool (GLOBIAD) is a standardized terminology for incontinence-associated dermatitis.
Skin Status
Subdivision
Category
normal or intermittent redness
NA
0
persistent redness
without infection
1A
persistent redness
infected
1B
skin loss
without infection
2A
skin loss
infected
2B
Persistent redness may involve a variety of tones. A patient with darker skin may show skin that is purplish, lighter or darker than normal.
Category 1A may show:
(1) skin that is macerated, tense or swollen
(2) intact vesicles or bullae
(3) burning, tingling, itching or pain
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