EffortfulSwallowA regularswallow butwith extrasqueeze, likeswallowing awhole grapeswallowtwiceSafeSwallowStrategypharynxThroat,connectsmouth toesophagusTracheaAirwayrehabilitativetechniqueThis meansto correct orrepair theproblemsmallbites andsipsSafeSwallowStrategyremovingdistractionsat mealtimeSafeSwallowStrategytruevocalfoldsThey vibrate toproduce soundand close whenwe swallow toprotect theairwaylingual(tongue)sweepSafeSwallowStrategyChin TuckAgainstResistance(CTAR)Pressing yourchin downagainst afolded towelor plastic ballPureeA modified dietin which foodsare pureed toeliminate mixedconsistenciesMechanical-SoftA modified dietthat eliminatesdry/ tough/crunchy/ chewytexturesAspirationPneumoniaThe illness causedby bacteriaentering the lungs,usually via foodentering theairwayglottisThe air/openingbetweenthe TVFsOralCareBrushing,flossing,mouthwashthroatclear andre-swallowSafeSwallowStrategyalternatesolids andliquidsSafeSwallowStrategypenetrationWhen food/liquid entersairway butdoes notpass TVFssitting uprightduring/after mealsSafeSwallowStrategyAspirationWhen foodor liquidgets belowthe TVFcompensatorystrategyThis allowsyou tocompensatefor theproblemslowrateSafeSwallowStrategyoralcavityThe spaceinside yourmouthesophagusThe part ofthe body thatconnects thethroat to thestomachEffortfulSwallowA regularswallow butwith extrasqueeze, likeswallowing awhole grapeswallowtwiceSafeSwallowStrategypharynxThroat,connectsmouth toesophagusTracheaAirwayrehabilitativetechniqueThis meansto correct orrepair theproblemsmallbites andsipsSafeSwallowStrategyremovingdistractionsat mealtimeSafeSwallowStrategytruevocalfoldsThey vibrate toproduce soundand close whenwe swallow toprotect theairwaylingual(tongue)sweepSafeSwallowStrategyChin TuckAgainstResistance(CTAR)Pressing yourchin downagainst afolded towelor plastic ballPureeA modified dietin which foodsare pureed toeliminate mixedconsistenciesMechanical-SoftA modified dietthat eliminatesdry/ tough/crunchy/ chewytexturesAspirationPneumoniaThe illness causedby bacteriaentering the lungs,usually via foodentering theairwayglottisThe air/openingbetweenthe TVFsOralCareBrushing,flossing,mouthwashthroatclear andre-swallowSafeSwallowStrategyalternatesolids andliquidsSafeSwallowStrategypenetrationWhen food/liquid entersairway butdoes notpass TVFssitting uprightduring/after mealsSafeSwallowStrategyAspirationWhen foodor liquidgets belowthe TVFcompensatorystrategyThis allowsyou tocompensatefor theproblemslowrateSafeSwallowStrategyoralcavityThe spaceinside yourmouthesophagusThe part ofthe body thatconnects thethroat to thestomach

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