Effect of Intraoperative Dexamethasone on Early Postoperative Sleep Quality in Patients Undergoing Nasal Surgery

Effect of Intraoperative Dexamethasone on Early Postoperative Sleep Quality in Patients Undergoing Nasal Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial

This study aims to evaluate the effect of intraoperative dexamethasone on early postoperative sleep quality in adult patients undergoing nasal surgery under general anesthesia.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adults aged 19 years or older undergoing nasal surgery.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who do not provide informed consent
• Patients with neurological disease or cognitive impairment that may interfere with questionnaire completion
• Patients with pre-existing sleep disorders or those taking sleep medications
• Patients receiving chronic corticosteroid therapy
• Known hypersensitivity to dexamethasone
• Patients with glaucoma
• Patients with poorly controlled diabetes mellitus (HbA1c > 8.0%)
• Patients with peptic ulcer disease
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women
• Patients deemed unsuitable for the study by the investigator (e.g., those requiring postoperative steroid administration for clinical reasons)