pharynxthroat,connectsmouth toesophagusAspirationPneumoniaThe illness causedby bacteriaentering the lungs,usually via foodentering theairwayremovingdistractionsat mealtimeSafeSwallowStrategyMechanical-SoftA modified dietthat eliminatesdry/ tough/crunchy/ chewytexturestruevocalfoldsthey vibrate toproduce soundand close whenwe swallow toprotect theairwayglottisthe air/openingbetweenthe TVFsEffortfulSwallowA regularswallow butwith extrasqueeze, likeswallowing awhole grapepenetrationwhen food/liquid entersairway butdoes notpass TVFsOralCareBrushing,flossing,mouthwashlingual(tongue)sweepSafeSwallowStrategyalternatesolids andliquidsSafeSwallowStrategyoralcavitythe spaceinsideyourmouthslowrateSafeSwallowStrategyPureeA modified dietin which foodsare pureed toeliminate mixedconsistenciesswallowtwiceSafeSwallowStrategycompensatorystrategythis allowsyou tocompensatefor theproblemChin TuckAgainstResistance(CTAR)Pressing yourchin downagainst afolded towelor plastic ballrehabilitativetechniquethis meansto correct orrepair theproblemAspirationwhen foodor liquidgets belowthe TVFthroatclear andre-swallowSafeSwallowStrategyTracheaairwayesophagusthe part ofthe body thatconnects thethroat to thestomachsmallbites andsipsSafeSwallowStrategysitting uprightduring/after mealsSafeSwallowStrategypharynxthroat,connectsmouth toesophagusAspirationPneumoniaThe illness causedby bacteriaentering the lungs,usually via foodentering theairwayremovingdistractionsat mealtimeSafeSwallowStrategyMechanical-SoftA modified dietthat eliminatesdry/ tough/crunchy/ chewytexturestruevocalfoldsthey vibrate toproduce soundand close whenwe swallow toprotect theairwayglottisthe air/openingbetweenthe TVFsEffortfulSwallowA regularswallow butwith extrasqueeze, likeswallowing awhole grapepenetrationwhen food/liquid entersairway butdoes notpass TVFsOralCareBrushing,flossing,mouthwashlingual(tongue)sweepSafeSwallowStrategyalternatesolids andliquidsSafeSwallowStrategyoralcavitythe spaceinsideyourmouthslowrateSafeSwallowStrategyPureeA modified dietin which foodsare pureed toeliminate mixedconsistenciesswallowtwiceSafeSwallowStrategycompensatorystrategythis allowsyou tocompensatefor theproblemChin TuckAgainstResistance(CTAR)Pressing yourchin downagainst afolded towelor plastic ballrehabilitativetechniquethis meansto correct orrepair theproblemAspirationwhen foodor liquidgets belowthe TVFthroatclear andre-swallowSafeSwallowStrategyTracheaairwayesophagusthe part ofthe body thatconnects thethroat to thestomachsmallbites andsipsSafeSwallowStrategysitting uprightduring/after mealsSafeSwallowStrategy

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