TracheaAirwaysmallbites andsipsSafeSwallowStrategyAspirationWhen foodor liquidgets belowthe TVFAspirationPneumoniaThe illness causedby bacteriaentering the lungs,usually via foodentering theairwayalternatesolids andliquidsSafeSwallowStrategyOralCareBrushing,flossing,mouthwashtruevocalfoldsThey vibrate toproduce soundand close whenwe swallow toprotect theairwaythroatclear andre-swallowSafeSwallowStrategyEffortfulSwallowA regularswallow butwith extrasqueeze, likeswallowing awhole grapepharynxThroat,connectsmouth toesophaguscompensatorystrategyThis allowsyou tocompensatefor theproblemglottisThe air/openingbetweenthe TVFsslowrateSafeSwallowStrategyChin TuckAgainstResistance(CTAR)Pressing yourchin downagainst afolded towelor plastic ballremovingdistractionsat mealtimeSafeSwallowStrategyswallowtwiceSafeSwallowStrategylingual(tongue)sweepSafeSwallowStrategypenetrationWhen food/liquid entersairway butdoes notpass TVFsrehabilitativetechniqueThis meansto correct orrepair theproblemesophagusThe part ofthe body thatconnects thethroat to thestomachPureeA modified dietin which foodsare pureed toeliminate mixedconsistenciesoralcavityThe spaceinside yourmouthsitting uprightduring/after mealsSafeSwallowStrategyMechanical-SoftA modified dietthat eliminatesdry/ tough/crunchy/ chewytexturesTracheaAirwaysmallbites andsipsSafeSwallowStrategyAspirationWhen foodor liquidgets belowthe TVFAspirationPneumoniaThe illness causedby bacteriaentering the lungs,usually via foodentering theairwayalternatesolids andliquidsSafeSwallowStrategyOralCareBrushing,flossing,mouthwashtruevocalfoldsThey vibrate toproduce soundand close whenwe swallow toprotect theairwaythroatclear andre-swallowSafeSwallowStrategyEffortfulSwallowA regularswallow butwith extrasqueeze, likeswallowing awhole grapepharynxThroat,connectsmouth toesophaguscompensatorystrategyThis allowsyou tocompensatefor theproblemglottisThe air/openingbetweenthe TVFsslowrateSafeSwallowStrategyChin TuckAgainstResistance(CTAR)Pressing yourchin downagainst afolded towelor plastic ballremovingdistractionsat mealtimeSafeSwallowStrategyswallowtwiceSafeSwallowStrategylingual(tongue)sweepSafeSwallowStrategypenetrationWhen food/liquid entersairway butdoes notpass TVFsrehabilitativetechniqueThis meansto correct orrepair theproblemesophagusThe part ofthe body thatconnects thethroat to thestomachPureeA modified dietin which foodsare pureed toeliminate mixedconsistenciesoralcavityThe spaceinside yourmouthsitting uprightduring/after mealsSafeSwallowStrategyMechanical-SoftA modified dietthat eliminatesdry/ tough/crunchy/ chewytextures

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