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