removingdistractionsat mealtimeSafeSwallowStrategycompensatorystrategythis allowsyou tocompensatefor theproblemlingual(tongue)sweepSafeSwallowStrategyPureeA modified dietin which foodsare pureed toeliminate mixedconsistenciesswallowtwiceSafeSwallowStrategysitting uprightduring/after mealsSafeSwallowStrategypharynxthroat,connectsmouth toesophagusOralCareBrushing,flossing,mouthwashAspirationwhen foodor liquidgets belowthe TVFtruevocalfoldsthey vibrate toproduce soundand close whenwe swallow toprotect theairwayChin TuckAgainstResistance(CTAR)Pressing yourchin downagainst afolded towelor plastic ballglottisthe air/openingbetweenthe TVFsoralcavitythe spaceinsideyourmouthAspirationPneumoniaThe illness causedby bacteriaentering the lungs,usually via foodentering theairwaypenetrationwhen food/liquid entersairway butdoes notpass TVFsalternatesolids andliquidsSafeSwallowStrategyesophagusthe part ofthe body thatconnects thethroat to thestomachsmallbites andsipsSafeSwallowStrategyrehabilitativetechniquethis meansto correct orrepair theproblemslowrateSafeSwallowStrategythroatclear andre-swallowSafeSwallowStrategyMechanical-SoftA modified dietthat eliminatesdry/ tough/crunchy/ chewytexturesEffortfulSwallowA regularswallow butwith extrasqueeze, likeswallowing awhole grapeTracheaairwayremovingdistractionsat mealtimeSafeSwallowStrategycompensatorystrategythis allowsyou tocompensatefor theproblemlingual(tongue)sweepSafeSwallowStrategyPureeA modified dietin which foodsare pureed toeliminate mixedconsistenciesswallowtwiceSafeSwallowStrategysitting uprightduring/after mealsSafeSwallowStrategypharynxthroat,connectsmouth toesophagusOralCareBrushing,flossing,mouthwashAspirationwhen foodor liquidgets belowthe TVFtruevocalfoldsthey vibrate toproduce soundand close whenwe swallow toprotect theairwayChin TuckAgainstResistance(CTAR)Pressing yourchin downagainst afolded towelor plastic ballglottisthe air/openingbetweenthe TVFsoralcavitythe spaceinsideyourmouthAspirationPneumoniaThe illness causedby bacteriaentering the lungs,usually via foodentering theairwaypenetrationwhen food/liquid entersairway butdoes notpass TVFsalternatesolids andliquidsSafeSwallowStrategyesophagusthe part ofthe body thatconnects thethroat to thestomachsmallbites andsipsSafeSwallowStrategyrehabilitativetechniquethis meansto correct orrepair theproblemslowrateSafeSwallowStrategythroatclear andre-swallowSafeSwallowStrategyMechanical-SoftA modified dietthat eliminatesdry/ tough/crunchy/ chewytexturesEffortfulSwallowA regularswallow butwith extrasqueeze, likeswallowing awhole grapeTracheaairway

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