A large amount of bleeding into the tissues surrounding a puncture site (i.e., in a patient who takes anticoagulant medication) can cause what condition?

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Compartment syndrome is a condition in which increased pressure within a muscle compartment causes decreased blood flow, which can lead to muscle and nerve damage. Bleeding into the tissues surrounding a puncture site can increase pressure within the muscle compartment, especially in patients taking anticoagulant medication, which can prolong bleeding. This can lead to compartment syndrome. Infection, nerve damage, and vein collapse are not directly related to bleeding into the tissues.

A Large Amount of Bleeding into the Tissues Surrounding a Puncture