alternatesolids andliquidsSafeSwallowStrategyMechanical-SoftA modified dietthat eliminatesdry/ tough/crunchy/ chewytexturesesophagusThe part ofthe body thatconnects thethroat to thestomachslowrateSafeSwallowStrategycompensatorystrategyThis allowsyou tocompensatefor theproblemEffortfulSwallowA regularswallow butwith extrasqueeze, likeswallowing awhole grapePureeA modified dietin which foodsare pureed toeliminate mixedconsistenciespenetrationWhen food/liquid entersairway butdoes notpass TVFsAspirationPneumoniaThe illness causedby bacteriaentering the lungs,usually via foodentering theairwayremovingdistractionsat mealtimeSafeSwallowStrategypharynxThroat,connectsmouth toesophagussitting uprightduring/after mealsSafeSwallowStrategyrehabilitativetechniqueThis meansto correct orrepair theproblemlingual(tongue)sweepSafeSwallowStrategysmallbites andsipsSafeSwallowStrategyglottisThe air/openingbetweenthe TVFsAspirationWhen foodor liquidgets belowthe TVFthroatclear andre-swallowSafeSwallowStrategytruevocalfoldsThey vibrate toproduce soundand close whenwe swallow toprotect theairwayChin TuckAgainstResistance(CTAR)Pressing yourchin downagainst afolded towelor plastic ballswallowtwiceSafeSwallowStrategyTracheaAirwayoralcavityThe spaceinside yourmouthOralCareBrushing,flossing,mouthwashalternatesolids andliquidsSafeSwallowStrategyMechanical-SoftA modified dietthat eliminatesdry/ tough/crunchy/ chewytexturesesophagusThe part ofthe body thatconnects thethroat to thestomachslowrateSafeSwallowStrategycompensatorystrategyThis allowsyou tocompensatefor theproblemEffortfulSwallowA regularswallow butwith extrasqueeze, likeswallowing awhole grapePureeA modified dietin which foodsare pureed toeliminate mixedconsistenciespenetrationWhen food/liquid entersairway butdoes notpass TVFsAspirationPneumoniaThe illness causedby bacteriaentering the lungs,usually via foodentering theairwayremovingdistractionsat mealtimeSafeSwallowStrategypharynxThroat,connectsmouth toesophagussitting uprightduring/after mealsSafeSwallowStrategyrehabilitativetechniqueThis meansto correct orrepair theproblemlingual(tongue)sweepSafeSwallowStrategysmallbites andsipsSafeSwallowStrategyglottisThe air/openingbetweenthe TVFsAspirationWhen foodor liquidgets belowthe TVFthroatclear andre-swallowSafeSwallowStrategytruevocalfoldsThey vibrate toproduce soundand close whenwe swallow toprotect theairwayChin TuckAgainstResistance(CTAR)Pressing yourchin downagainst afolded towelor plastic ballswallowtwiceSafeSwallowStrategyTracheaAirwayoralcavityThe spaceinside yourmouthOralCareBrushing,flossing,mouthwash

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