Recommendations must prioritize Canadian standards of care

Key Points

• To evaluate the adequacy of acetylsalicylic acid dosing recommendations in the context of Canadian standards of care.
• Assessment of a resident's recommendation in a teaching clinic setting.
• Identification of appropriate patients for low-dose acetylsalicylic acid usage for preeclampsia prevention.
• The resident recommended an incorrect dosage of 81 mg of acetylsalicylic acid daily for preeclampsia prevention, which necessitates guideline adherence.
• The correct dose for prevention is typically lower than what was recommended.