glottisthe air/openingbetweenthe TVFsrehabilitativetechniquethis meansto correct orrepair theproblemslowrateSafeSwallowStrategycompensatorystrategythis allowsyou tocompensatefor theproblemalternatesolids andliquidsSafeSwallowStrategyEffortfulSwallowA regularswallow butwith extrasqueeze, likeswallowing awhole grapeAspirationwhen foodor liquidgets belowthe TVFChin TuckAgainstResistance(CTAR)Pressing yourchin downagainst afolded towelor plastic balllingual(tongue)sweepSafeSwallowStrategyOralCareBrushing,flossing,mouthwashswallowtwiceSafeSwallowStrategyAspirationPneumoniaThe illness causedby bacteriaentering the lungs,usually via foodentering theairwayTracheaairwayoralcavitythe spaceinsideyourmouthsitting uprightduring/after mealsSafeSwallowStrategypenetrationwhen food/liquid entersairway butdoes notpass TVFssmallbites andsipsSafeSwallowStrategytruevocalfoldsthey vibrate toproduce soundand close whenwe swallow toprotect theairwayesophagusthe part ofthe body thatconnects thethroat to thestomachMechanical-SoftA modified dietthat eliminatesdry/ tough/crunchy/ chewytexturesPureeA modified dietin which foodsare pureed toeliminate mixedconsistenciespharynxthroat,connectsmouth toesophagusthroatclear andre-swallowSafeSwallowStrategyremovingdistractionsat mealtimeSafeSwallowStrategyglottisthe air/openingbetweenthe TVFsrehabilitativetechniquethis meansto correct orrepair theproblemslowrateSafeSwallowStrategycompensatorystrategythis allowsyou tocompensatefor theproblemalternatesolids andliquidsSafeSwallowStrategyEffortfulSwallowA regularswallow butwith extrasqueeze, likeswallowing awhole grapeAspirationwhen foodor liquidgets belowthe TVFChin TuckAgainstResistance(CTAR)Pressing yourchin downagainst afolded towelor plastic balllingual(tongue)sweepSafeSwallowStrategyOralCareBrushing,flossing,mouthwashswallowtwiceSafeSwallowStrategyAspirationPneumoniaThe illness causedby bacteriaentering the lungs,usually via foodentering theairwayTracheaairwayoralcavitythe spaceinsideyourmouthsitting uprightduring/after mealsSafeSwallowStrategypenetrationwhen food/liquid entersairway butdoes notpass TVFssmallbites andsipsSafeSwallowStrategytruevocalfoldsthey vibrate toproduce soundand close whenwe swallow toprotect theairwayesophagusthe part ofthe body thatconnects thethroat to thestomachMechanical-SoftA modified dietthat eliminatesdry/ tough/crunchy/ chewytexturesPureeA modified dietin which foodsare pureed toeliminate mixedconsistenciespharynxthroat,connectsmouth toesophagusthroatclear andre-swallowSafeSwallowStrategyremovingdistractionsat mealtimeSafeSwallowStrategy

Safe Swallowing Bingo - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. the air/ opening between the TVFs
    glottis
  2. this means to correct or repair the problem
    rehabilitative technique
  3. Safe Swallow Strategy
    slow rate
  4. this allows you to compensate for the problem
    compensatory strategy
  5. Safe Swallow Strategy
    alternate solids and liquids
  6. A regular swallow but with extra squeeze, like swallowing a whole grape
    Effortful Swallow
  7. when food or liquid gets below the TVF
    Aspiration
  8. Pressing your chin down against a folded towel or plastic ball
    Chin Tuck Against Resistance (CTAR)
  9. Safe Swallow Strategy
    lingual (tongue) sweep
  10. Brushing, flossing, mouthwash
    Oral Care
  11. Safe Swallow Strategy
    swallow twice
  12. The illness caused by bacteria entering the lungs, usually via food entering the airway
    Aspiration Pneumonia
  13. airway
    Trachea
  14. the space inside your mouth
    oral cavity
  15. Safe Swallow Strategy
    sitting up right during/ after meals
  16. when food/ liquid enters airway but does not pass TVFs
    penetration
  17. Safe Swallow Strategy
    small bites and sips
  18. they vibrate to produce sound and close when we swallow to protect the airway
    true vocal folds
  19. the part of the body that connects the throat to the stomach
    esophagus
  20. A modified diet that eliminates dry/ tough/ crunchy/ chewy textures
    Mechanical-Soft
  21. A modified diet in which foods are pureed to eliminate mixed consistencies
    Puree
  22. throat, connects mouth to esophagus
    pharynx
  23. Safe Swallow Strategy
    throat clear and re-swallow
  24. Safe Swallow Strategy
    removing distractions at meal time