Limitations
postoperative pain
EVENTS, DISORDERS
The study did not observe the prognosis of patients and the longer term impact of dexmedetomidine nasal spray on postoperative sleep disorders. Inconsistent surgical methods may have different effects on postoperative pain and sleep of patients. The PSG polysomnography did not collect data on respiratory events. This study did not compare the effects of different drug administration methods, such as continuous intravenous infusion, sublingual administration, and nasal drip, on sleep in patients undergoing maxillofacial surgery. Furthermore, this study did not compare the effect of atomized nasal spray of dexmedetomidine with that of other sedatives.