penetrationwhen food/liquid entersairway butdoes notpass TVFspharynxthroat,connectsmouth toesophagusTracheaairwayMechanical-SoftA modified dietthat eliminatesdry/ tough/crunchy/ chewytexturescompensatorystrategythis allowsyou tocompensatefor theproblemremovingdistractionsat mealtimeSafeSwallowStrategyoralcavitythe spaceinsideyourmouthAspirationwhen foodor liquidgets belowthe TVFPureeA modified dietin which foodsare pureed toeliminate mixedconsistencieslingual(tongue)sweepSafeSwallowStrategyglottisthe air/openingbetweenthe TVFsOralCareBrushing,flossing,mouthwashrehabilitativetechniquethis meansto correct orrepair theproblemalternatesolids andliquidsSafeSwallowStrategyesophagusthe part ofthe body thatconnects thethroat to thestomachtruevocalfoldsthey vibrate toproduce soundand close whenwe swallow toprotect theairwayslowrateSafeSwallowStrategyAspirationPneumoniaThe illness causedby bacteriaentering the lungs,usually via foodentering theairwaythroatclear andre-swallowSafeSwallowStrategyChin TuckAgainstResistance(CTAR)Pressing yourchin downagainst afolded towelor plastic ballsitting uprightduring/after mealsSafeSwallowStrategysmallbites andsipsSafeSwallowStrategyEffortfulSwallowA regularswallow butwith extrasqueeze, likeswallowing awhole grapeswallowtwiceSafeSwallowStrategypenetrationwhen food/liquid entersairway butdoes notpass TVFspharynxthroat,connectsmouth toesophagusTracheaairwayMechanical-SoftA modified dietthat eliminatesdry/ tough/crunchy/ chewytexturescompensatorystrategythis allowsyou tocompensatefor theproblemremovingdistractionsat mealtimeSafeSwallowStrategyoralcavitythe spaceinsideyourmouthAspirationwhen foodor liquidgets belowthe TVFPureeA modified dietin which foodsare pureed toeliminate mixedconsistencieslingual(tongue)sweepSafeSwallowStrategyglottisthe air/openingbetweenthe TVFsOralCareBrushing,flossing,mouthwashrehabilitativetechniquethis meansto correct orrepair theproblemalternatesolids andliquidsSafeSwallowStrategyesophagusthe part ofthe body thatconnects thethroat to thestomachtruevocalfoldsthey vibrate toproduce soundand close whenwe swallow toprotect theairwayslowrateSafeSwallowStrategyAspirationPneumoniaThe illness causedby bacteriaentering the lungs,usually via foodentering theairwaythroatclear andre-swallowSafeSwallowStrategyChin TuckAgainstResistance(CTAR)Pressing yourchin downagainst afolded towelor plastic ballsitting uprightduring/after mealsSafeSwallowStrategysmallbites andsipsSafeSwallowStrategyEffortfulSwallowA regularswallow butwith extrasqueeze, likeswallowing awhole grapeswallowtwiceSafeSwallowStrategy

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