sitting uprightduring/after mealsSafeSwallowStrategyremovingdistractionsat mealtimeSafeSwallowStrategyPureeA modified dietin which foodsare pureed toeliminate mixedconsistenciespenetrationWhen food/liquid entersairway butdoes notpass TVFsTracheaAirwayAspirationPneumoniaThe illness causedby bacteriaentering the lungs,usually via foodentering theairwaylingual(tongue)sweepSafeSwallowStrategyglottisThe air/openingbetweenthe TVFsalternatesolids andliquidsSafeSwallowStrategyesophagusThe part ofthe body thatconnects thethroat to thestomachOralCareBrushing,flossing,mouthwashEffortfulSwallowA regularswallow butwith extrasqueeze, likeswallowing awhole grapeoralcavityThe spaceinside yourmouthMechanical-SoftA modified dietthat eliminatesdry/ tough/crunchy/ chewytexturesslowrateSafeSwallowStrategyAspirationWhen foodor liquidgets belowthe TVFcompensatorystrategyThis allowsyou tocompensatefor theproblemrehabilitativetechniqueThis meansto correct orrepair theproblemthroatclear andre-swallowSafeSwallowStrategyChin TuckAgainstResistance(CTAR)Pressing yourchin downagainst afolded towelor plastic balltruevocalfoldsThey vibrate toproduce soundand close whenwe swallow toprotect theairwaypharynxThroat,connectsmouth toesophagusswallowtwiceSafeSwallowStrategysmallbites andsipsSafeSwallowStrategysitting uprightduring/after mealsSafeSwallowStrategyremovingdistractionsat mealtimeSafeSwallowStrategyPureeA modified dietin which foodsare pureed toeliminate mixedconsistenciespenetrationWhen food/liquid entersairway butdoes notpass TVFsTracheaAirwayAspirationPneumoniaThe illness causedby bacteriaentering the lungs,usually via foodentering theairwaylingual(tongue)sweepSafeSwallowStrategyglottisThe air/openingbetweenthe TVFsalternatesolids andliquidsSafeSwallowStrategyesophagusThe part ofthe body thatconnects thethroat to thestomachOralCareBrushing,flossing,mouthwashEffortfulSwallowA regularswallow butwith extrasqueeze, likeswallowing awhole grapeoralcavityThe spaceinside yourmouthMechanical-SoftA modified dietthat eliminatesdry/ tough/crunchy/ chewytexturesslowrateSafeSwallowStrategyAspirationWhen foodor liquidgets belowthe TVFcompensatorystrategyThis allowsyou tocompensatefor theproblemrehabilitativetechniqueThis meansto correct orrepair theproblemthroatclear andre-swallowSafeSwallowStrategyChin TuckAgainstResistance(CTAR)Pressing yourchin downagainst afolded towelor plastic balltruevocalfoldsThey vibrate toproduce soundand close whenwe swallow toprotect theairwaypharynxThroat,connectsmouth toesophagusswallowtwiceSafeSwallowStrategysmallbites andsipsSafeSwallowStrategy

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