AspirationPneumoniaThe illness causedby bacteriaentering the lungs,usually via foodentering theairwaycompensatorystrategyThis allowsyou tocompensatefor theproblemesophagusThe part ofthe body thatconnects thethroat to thestomachtruevocalfoldsThey vibrate toproduce soundand close whenwe swallow toprotect theairwayrehabilitativetechniqueThis meansto correct orrepair theproblemlingual(tongue)sweepSafeSwallowStrategyalternatesolids andliquidsSafeSwallowStrategypharynxThroat,connectsmouth toesophagusMechanical-SoftA modified dietthat eliminatesdry/ tough/crunchy/ chewytexturesglottisThe air/openingbetweenthe TVFsswallowtwiceSafeSwallowStrategyslowrateSafeSwallowStrategyEffortfulSwallowA regularswallow butwith extrasqueeze, likeswallowing awhole grapeTracheaAirwayAspirationWhen foodor liquidgets belowthe TVFPureeA modified dietin which foodsare pureed toeliminate mixedconsistenciesChin TuckAgainstResistance(CTAR)Pressing yourchin downagainst afolded towelor plastic balloralcavityThe spaceinside yourmouthsitting uprightduring/after mealsSafeSwallowStrategyOralCareBrushing,flossing,mouthwashremovingdistractionsat mealtimeSafeSwallowStrategysmallbites andsipsSafeSwallowStrategythroatclear andre-swallowSafeSwallowStrategypenetrationWhen food/liquid entersairway butdoes notpass TVFsAspirationPneumoniaThe illness causedby bacteriaentering the lungs,usually via foodentering theairwaycompensatorystrategyThis allowsyou tocompensatefor theproblemesophagusThe part ofthe body thatconnects thethroat to thestomachtruevocalfoldsThey vibrate toproduce soundand close whenwe swallow toprotect theairwayrehabilitativetechniqueThis meansto correct orrepair theproblemlingual(tongue)sweepSafeSwallowStrategyalternatesolids andliquidsSafeSwallowStrategypharynxThroat,connectsmouth toesophagusMechanical-SoftA modified dietthat eliminatesdry/ tough/crunchy/ chewytexturesglottisThe air/openingbetweenthe TVFsswallowtwiceSafeSwallowStrategyslowrateSafeSwallowStrategyEffortfulSwallowA regularswallow butwith extrasqueeze, likeswallowing awhole grapeTracheaAirwayAspirationWhen foodor liquidgets belowthe TVFPureeA modified dietin which foodsare pureed toeliminate mixedconsistenciesChin TuckAgainstResistance(CTAR)Pressing yourchin downagainst afolded towelor plastic balloralcavityThe spaceinside yourmouthsitting uprightduring/after mealsSafeSwallowStrategyOralCareBrushing,flossing,mouthwashremovingdistractionsat mealtimeSafeSwallowStrategysmallbites andsipsSafeSwallowStrategythroatclear andre-swallowSafeSwallowStrategypenetrationWhen food/liquid entersairway butdoes notpass TVFs

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