smallbites andsipsSafeSwallowStrategyAspirationwhen foodor liquidgets belowthe TVFEffortfulSwallowA regularswallow butwith extrasqueeze, likeswallowing awhole grapeTracheaairwaytruevocalfoldsthey vibrate toproduce soundand close whenwe swallow toprotect theairwayesophagusthe part ofthe body thatconnects thethroat to thestomachglottisthe air/openingbetweenthe TVFsrehabilitativetechniquethis meansto correct orrepair theproblempenetrationwhen food/liquid entersairway butdoes notpass TVFsOralCareBrushing,flossing,mouthwashswallowtwiceSafeSwallowStrategyremovingdistractionsat mealtimeSafeSwallowStrategyChin TuckAgainstResistance(CTAR)Pressing yourchin downagainst afolded towelor plastic balllingual(tongue)sweepSafeSwallowStrategyoralcavitythe spaceinsideyourmouththroatclear andre-swallowSafeSwallowStrategysitting uprightduring/after mealsSafeSwallowStrategyMechanical-SoftA modified dietthat eliminatesdry/ tough/crunchy/ chewytexturescompensatorystrategythis allowsyou tocompensatefor theproblemPureeA modified dietin which foodsare pureed toeliminate mixedconsistenciesslowrateSafeSwallowStrategyAspirationPneumoniaThe illness causedby bacteriaentering the lungs,usually via foodentering theairwayalternatesolids andliquidsSafeSwallowStrategypharynxthroat,connectsmouth toesophagussmallbites andsipsSafeSwallowStrategyAspirationwhen foodor liquidgets belowthe TVFEffortfulSwallowA regularswallow butwith extrasqueeze, likeswallowing awhole grapeTracheaairwaytruevocalfoldsthey vibrate toproduce soundand close whenwe swallow toprotect theairwayesophagusthe part ofthe body thatconnects thethroat to thestomachglottisthe air/openingbetweenthe TVFsrehabilitativetechniquethis meansto correct orrepair theproblempenetrationwhen food/liquid entersairway butdoes notpass TVFsOralCareBrushing,flossing,mouthwashswallowtwiceSafeSwallowStrategyremovingdistractionsat mealtimeSafeSwallowStrategyChin TuckAgainstResistance(CTAR)Pressing yourchin downagainst afolded towelor plastic balllingual(tongue)sweepSafeSwallowStrategyoralcavitythe spaceinsideyourmouththroatclear andre-swallowSafeSwallowStrategysitting uprightduring/after mealsSafeSwallowStrategyMechanical-SoftA modified dietthat eliminatesdry/ tough/crunchy/ chewytexturescompensatorystrategythis allowsyou tocompensatefor theproblemPureeA modified dietin which foodsare pureed toeliminate mixedconsistenciesslowrateSafeSwallowStrategyAspirationPneumoniaThe illness causedby bacteriaentering the lungs,usually via foodentering theairwayalternatesolids andliquidsSafeSwallowStrategypharynxthroat,connectsmouth toesophagus

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