removingdistractionsat mealtimeSafeSwallowStrategycompensatorystrategythis allowsyou tocompensatefor theproblemTracheaairwayAspirationPneumoniaThe illness causedby bacteriaentering the lungs,usually via foodentering theairwayslowrateSafeSwallowStrategyAspirationwhen foodor liquidgets belowthe TVFalternatesolids andliquidsSafeSwallowStrategytruevocalfoldsthey vibrate toproduce soundand close whenwe swallow toprotect theairwayesophagusthe part ofthe body thatconnects thethroat to thestomachEffortfulSwallowA regularswallow butwith extrasqueeze, likeswallowing awhole grapeChin TuckAgainstResistance(CTAR)Pressing yourchin downagainst afolded towelor plastic ballpharynxthroat,connectsmouth toesophagusOralCareBrushing,flossing,mouthwashthroatclear andre-swallowSafeSwallowStrategyglottisthe air/openingbetweenthe TVFssmallbites andsipsSafeSwallowStrategyrehabilitativetechniquethis meansto correct orrepair theproblemMechanical-SoftA modified dietthat eliminatesdry/ tough/crunchy/ chewytexturesPureeA modified dietin which foodsare pureed toeliminate mixedconsistenciespenetrationwhen food/liquid entersairway butdoes notpass TVFsswallowtwiceSafeSwallowStrategyoralcavitythe spaceinsideyourmouthsitting uprightduring/after mealsSafeSwallowStrategylingual(tongue)sweepSafeSwallowStrategyremovingdistractionsat mealtimeSafeSwallowStrategycompensatorystrategythis allowsyou tocompensatefor theproblemTracheaairwayAspirationPneumoniaThe illness causedby bacteriaentering the lungs,usually via foodentering theairwayslowrateSafeSwallowStrategyAspirationwhen foodor liquidgets belowthe TVFalternatesolids andliquidsSafeSwallowStrategytruevocalfoldsthey vibrate toproduce soundand close whenwe swallow toprotect theairwayesophagusthe part ofthe body thatconnects thethroat to thestomachEffortfulSwallowA regularswallow butwith extrasqueeze, likeswallowing awhole grapeChin TuckAgainstResistance(CTAR)Pressing yourchin downagainst afolded towelor plastic ballpharynxthroat,connectsmouth toesophagusOralCareBrushing,flossing,mouthwashthroatclear andre-swallowSafeSwallowStrategyglottisthe air/openingbetweenthe TVFssmallbites andsipsSafeSwallowStrategyrehabilitativetechniquethis meansto correct orrepair theproblemMechanical-SoftA modified dietthat eliminatesdry/ tough/crunchy/ chewytexturesPureeA modified dietin which foodsare pureed toeliminate mixedconsistenciespenetrationwhen food/liquid entersairway butdoes notpass TVFsswallowtwiceSafeSwallowStrategyoralcavitythe spaceinsideyourmouthsitting uprightduring/after mealsSafeSwallowStrategylingual(tongue)sweepSafeSwallowStrategy

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