AspirationWhen foodor liquidgets belowthe TVFswallowtwiceSafeSwallowStrategytruevocalfoldsThey vibrate toproduce soundand close whenwe swallow toprotect theairwayslowrateSafeSwallowStrategyAspirationPneumoniaThe illness causedby bacteriaentering the lungs,usually via foodentering theairwayoralcavityThe spaceinside yourmouthPureeA modified dietin which foodsare pureed toeliminate mixedconsistenciesalternatesolids andliquidsSafeSwallowStrategypharynxThroat,connectsmouth toesophagusEffortfulSwallowA regularswallow butwith extrasqueeze, likeswallowing awhole grapeMechanical-SoftA modified dietthat eliminatesdry/ tough/crunchy/ chewytexturesChin TuckAgainstResistance(CTAR)Pressing yourchin downagainst afolded towelor plastic ballsitting uprightduring/after mealsSafeSwallowStrategyrehabilitativetechniqueThis meansto correct orrepair theproblemthroatclear andre-swallowSafeSwallowStrategyesophagusThe part ofthe body thatconnects thethroat to thestomachTracheaAirwaycompensatorystrategyThis allowsyou tocompensatefor theproblemOralCareBrushing,flossing,mouthwashremovingdistractionsat mealtimeSafeSwallowStrategysmallbites andsipsSafeSwallowStrategyglottisThe air/openingbetweenthe TVFspenetrationWhen food/liquid entersairway butdoes notpass TVFslingual(tongue)sweepSafeSwallowStrategyAspirationWhen foodor liquidgets belowthe TVFswallowtwiceSafeSwallowStrategytruevocalfoldsThey vibrate toproduce soundand close whenwe swallow toprotect theairwayslowrateSafeSwallowStrategyAspirationPneumoniaThe illness causedby bacteriaentering the lungs,usually via foodentering theairwayoralcavityThe spaceinside yourmouthPureeA modified dietin which foodsare pureed toeliminate mixedconsistenciesalternatesolids andliquidsSafeSwallowStrategypharynxThroat,connectsmouth toesophagusEffortfulSwallowA regularswallow butwith extrasqueeze, likeswallowing awhole grapeMechanical-SoftA modified dietthat eliminatesdry/ tough/crunchy/ chewytexturesChin TuckAgainstResistance(CTAR)Pressing yourchin downagainst afolded towelor plastic ballsitting uprightduring/after mealsSafeSwallowStrategyrehabilitativetechniqueThis meansto correct orrepair theproblemthroatclear andre-swallowSafeSwallowStrategyesophagusThe part ofthe body thatconnects thethroat to thestomachTracheaAirwaycompensatorystrategyThis allowsyou tocompensatefor theproblemOralCareBrushing,flossing,mouthwashremovingdistractionsat mealtimeSafeSwallowStrategysmallbites andsipsSafeSwallowStrategyglottisThe air/openingbetweenthe TVFspenetrationWhen food/liquid entersairway butdoes notpass TVFslingual(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. When food or liquid gets below the TVF
    Aspiration
  2. Safe Swallow Strategy
    swallow twice
  3. They vibrate to produce sound and close when we swallow to protect the airway
    true vocal folds
  4. Safe Swallow Strategy
    slow rate
  5. The illness caused by bacteria entering the lungs, usually via food entering the airway
    Aspiration Pneumonia
  6. The space inside your mouth
    oral cavity
  7. A modified diet in which foods are pureed to eliminate mixed consistencies
    Puree
  8. Safe Swallow Strategy
    alternate solids and liquids
  9. Throat, connects mouth to esophagus
    pharynx
  10. A regular swallow but with extra squeeze, like swallowing a whole grape
    Effortful Swallow
  11. A modified diet that eliminates dry/ tough/ crunchy/ chewy textures
    Mechanical-Soft
  12. Pressing your chin down against a folded towel or plastic ball
    Chin Tuck Against Resistance (CTAR)
  13. Safe Swallow Strategy
    sitting up right during/ after meals
  14. This means to correct or repair the problem
    rehabilitative technique
  15. Safe Swallow Strategy
    throat clear and re-swallow
  16. The part of the body that connects the throat to the stomach
    esophagus
  17. Airway
    Trachea
  18. This allows you to compensate for the problem
    compensatory strategy
  19. Brushing, flossing, mouthwash
    Oral Care
  20. Safe Swallow Strategy
    removing distractions at meal time
  21. Safe Swallow Strategy
    small bites and sips
  22. The air/ opening between the TVFs
    glottis
  23. When food/ liquid enters airway but does not pass TVFs
    penetration
  24. Safe Swallow Strategy
    lingual (tongue) sweep