Knowledge About First AId and the Use of Automated External Defibrillators by Members of the Sports Clubs of Shkodra City

Introduction: Sudden cardiac death is a major public health problem.Automated external defibrillators save lives when used by trained personnel in crowded public environments such as sports fields.The aim of this study is to identify the knowledge of community sports clubs and facilities about the PCR and the use of DEA.Methods: Cross-sectional survey of community sports clubs and facilities in the city of Shkodra.The participants included were profesionist members of sports clubs and facilities.In this study we have presented a descriptive analysis of the availability of AEDs in the city of Shkodra.The survey was administered online through Microsoft office Forms.The survey link was sent directly to all participants via WatsApp during the sports training sessions.Section 1 of the survey focused on demographic information.Section 2 focused on knowledge and skills related to first aid.Section 3 focused on knowledge of DEA use.All data collected were analyzed with Microsoft Office Excel 2010 version program.Results: This study included 60 profesionist players and trainers from different sports.They don't have a satisfactory level of knowledge and skills about providing first aid in the case of sudden death.On the other hand, they know what a defibrillator is and when to use it, but they do not have knowledge about its use.Conclusions: It is time for sports club leaders to begin the process of training players on how to provide first aid and correctly use a defibrillator.