AspirationWhen foodor liquidgets belowthe TVFtruevocalfoldsThey vibrate toproduce soundand close whenwe swallow toprotect theairwaypharynxThroat,connectsmouth toesophaguslingual(tongue)sweepSafeSwallowStrategyMechanical-SoftA modified dietthat eliminatesdry/ tough/crunchy/ chewytexturesalternatesolids andliquidsSafeSwallowStrategyAspirationPneumoniaThe illness causedby bacteriaentering the lungs,usually via foodentering theairwaypenetrationWhen food/liquid entersairway butdoes notpass TVFsEffortfulSwallowA regularswallow butwith extrasqueeze, likeswallowing awhole grapeswallowtwiceSafeSwallowStrategyOralCareBrushing,flossing,mouthwashoralcavityThe spaceinside yourmouththroatclear andre-swallowSafeSwallowStrategyPureeA modified dietin which foodsare pureed toeliminate mixedconsistenciesesophagusThe part ofthe body thatconnects thethroat to thestomachChin TuckAgainstResistance(CTAR)Pressing yourchin downagainst afolded towelor plastic ballsmallbites andsipsSafeSwallowStrategyremovingdistractionsat mealtimeSafeSwallowStrategycompensatorystrategyThis allowsyou tocompensatefor theproblemTracheaAirwayslowrateSafeSwallowStrategysitting uprightduring/after mealsSafeSwallowStrategyglottisThe air/openingbetweenthe TVFsrehabilitativetechniqueThis meansto correct orrepair theproblemAspirationWhen foodor liquidgets belowthe TVFtruevocalfoldsThey vibrate toproduce soundand close whenwe swallow toprotect theairwaypharynxThroat,connectsmouth toesophaguslingual(tongue)sweepSafeSwallowStrategyMechanical-SoftA modified dietthat eliminatesdry/ tough/crunchy/ chewytexturesalternatesolids andliquidsSafeSwallowStrategyAspirationPneumoniaThe illness causedby bacteriaentering the lungs,usually via foodentering theairwaypenetrationWhen food/liquid entersairway butdoes notpass TVFsEffortfulSwallowA regularswallow butwith extrasqueeze, likeswallowing awhole grapeswallowtwiceSafeSwallowStrategyOralCareBrushing,flossing,mouthwashoralcavityThe spaceinside yourmouththroatclear andre-swallowSafeSwallowStrategyPureeA modified dietin which foodsare pureed toeliminate mixedconsistenciesesophagusThe part ofthe body thatconnects thethroat to thestomachChin TuckAgainstResistance(CTAR)Pressing yourchin downagainst afolded towelor plastic ballsmallbites andsipsSafeSwallowStrategyremovingdistractionsat mealtimeSafeSwallowStrategycompensatorystrategyThis allowsyou tocompensatefor theproblemTracheaAirwayslowrateSafeSwallowStrategysitting uprightduring/after mealsSafeSwallowStrategyglottisThe air/openingbetweenthe TVFsrehabilitativetechniqueThis meansto correct orrepair theproblem

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