The **Glasgow-Liège Scale (GLS)** is an extension of the **Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)**, incorporating **brainstem reflexes** to provide a more detailed assessment of coma severity. It was developed in **Liège, Belgium**, to improve neurological evaluation, particularly in **severe brain injuries**. ### **Components of the Glasgow-Liège Scale (GLS)** The GLS consists of two main parts: 1. **Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) (Score: 3-15)** - **Eye Opening (E)** (1-4) - **Verbal Response (V)** (1-5) - **Motor Response (M)** (1-6) 2. **Brainstem Reflexes (Score: 0-5)** - **Oculocephalic Reflex (Doll’s eye reflex)** - **Pupillary Light Reflex** - **Oculovestibular Reflex (Caloric test)** - **Corneal Reflex** - **Cough Reflex (via tracheal stimulation)** Each reflex is scored as **0 (absent) or 1 (present)**. ### **Total Score: 3 to 20** - The **GCS score** ranges from **3 to 15**. - The **brainstem reflexes** add **0 to 5 points**. - **Total GLS Score = GCS + Brainstem Reflex Score (3 to 20).** ### **Clinical Significance** - **Better prognostic value** than GCS alone, especially in deep coma. - Helps distinguish **brain death** (score of 3 with all reflexes absent). - Useful in **ICU and neurosurgical settings** for monitoring coma evolution.