Chin TuckAgainstResistance(CTAR)Pressing yourchin downagainst afolded towelor plastic ballAspirationPneumoniaThe illness causedby bacteriaentering the lungs,usually via foodentering theairwayglottisThe air/openingbetweenthe TVFsswallowtwiceSafeSwallowStrategypharynxThroat,connectsmouth toesophagusAspirationWhen foodor liquidgets belowthe TVFpenetrationWhen food/liquid entersairway butdoes notpass TVFslingual(tongue)sweepSafeSwallowStrategyesophagusThe part ofthe body thatconnects thethroat to thestomachcompensatorystrategyThis allowsyou tocompensatefor theproblemTracheaAirwayOralCareBrushing,flossing,mouthwashtruevocalfoldsThey vibrate toproduce soundand close whenwe swallow toprotect theairwayEffortfulSwallowA regularswallow butwith extrasqueeze, likeswallowing awhole grapesmallbites andsipsSafeSwallowStrategyslowrateSafeSwallowStrategyremovingdistractionsat mealtimeSafeSwallowStrategyalternatesolids andliquidsSafeSwallowStrategyPureeA modified dietin which foodsare pureed toeliminate mixedconsistenciesthroatclear andre-swallowSafeSwallowStrategyrehabilitativetechniqueThis meansto correct orrepair theproblemoralcavityThe spaceinside yourmouthMechanical-SoftA modified dietthat eliminatesdry/ tough/crunchy/ chewytexturessitting uprightduring/after mealsSafeSwallowStrategyChin TuckAgainstResistance(CTAR)Pressing yourchin downagainst afolded towelor plastic ballAspirationPneumoniaThe illness causedby bacteriaentering the lungs,usually via foodentering theairwayglottisThe air/openingbetweenthe TVFsswallowtwiceSafeSwallowStrategypharynxThroat,connectsmouth toesophagusAspirationWhen foodor liquidgets belowthe TVFpenetrationWhen food/liquid entersairway butdoes notpass TVFslingual(tongue)sweepSafeSwallowStrategyesophagusThe part ofthe body thatconnects thethroat to thestomachcompensatorystrategyThis allowsyou tocompensatefor theproblemTracheaAirwayOralCareBrushing,flossing,mouthwashtruevocalfoldsThey vibrate toproduce soundand close whenwe swallow toprotect theairwayEffortfulSwallowA regularswallow butwith extrasqueeze, likeswallowing awhole grapesmallbites andsipsSafeSwallowStrategyslowrateSafeSwallowStrategyremovingdistractionsat mealtimeSafeSwallowStrategyalternatesolids andliquidsSafeSwallowStrategyPureeA modified dietin which foodsare pureed toeliminate mixedconsistenciesthroatclear andre-swallowSafeSwallowStrategyrehabilitativetechniqueThis meansto correct orrepair theproblemoralcavityThe spaceinside yourmouthMechanical-SoftA modified dietthat eliminatesdry/ tough/crunchy/ chewytexturessitting uprightduring/after mealsSafeSwallowStrategy

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