swallowtwiceSafeSwallowStrategyalternatesolids andliquidsSafeSwallowStrategyremovingdistractionsat mealtimeSafeSwallowStrategypenetrationWhen food/liquid entersairway butdoes notpass TVFsAspirationPneumoniaThe illness causedby bacteriaentering the lungs,usually via foodentering theairwaytruevocalfoldsThey vibrate toproduce soundand close whenwe swallow toprotect theairwayOralCareBrushing,flossing,mouthwashpharynxThroat,connectsmouth toesophagusthroatclear andre-swallowSafeSwallowStrategyEffortfulSwallowA regularswallow butwith extrasqueeze, likeswallowing awhole grapesmallbites andsipsSafeSwallowStrategyglottisThe air/openingbetweenthe TVFsrehabilitativetechniqueThis meansto correct orrepair theproblemMechanical-SoftA modified dietthat eliminatesdry/ tough/crunchy/ chewytextureslingual(tongue)sweepSafeSwallowStrategyslowrateSafeSwallowStrategycompensatorystrategyThis allowsyou tocompensatefor theproblemTracheaAirwayoralcavityThe spaceinside yourmouthsitting uprightduring/after mealsSafeSwallowStrategyChin TuckAgainstResistance(CTAR)Pressing yourchin downagainst afolded towelor plastic ballAspirationWhen foodor liquidgets belowthe TVFesophagusThe part ofthe body thatconnects thethroat to thestomachPureeA modified dietin which foodsare pureed toeliminate mixedconsistenciesswallowtwiceSafeSwallowStrategyalternatesolids andliquidsSafeSwallowStrategyremovingdistractionsat mealtimeSafeSwallowStrategypenetrationWhen food/liquid entersairway butdoes notpass TVFsAspirationPneumoniaThe illness causedby bacteriaentering the lungs,usually via foodentering theairwaytruevocalfoldsThey vibrate toproduce soundand close whenwe swallow toprotect theairwayOralCareBrushing,flossing,mouthwashpharynxThroat,connectsmouth toesophagusthroatclear andre-swallowSafeSwallowStrategyEffortfulSwallowA regularswallow butwith extrasqueeze, likeswallowing awhole grapesmallbites andsipsSafeSwallowStrategyglottisThe air/openingbetweenthe TVFsrehabilitativetechniqueThis meansto correct orrepair theproblemMechanical-SoftA modified dietthat eliminatesdry/ tough/crunchy/ chewytextureslingual(tongue)sweepSafeSwallowStrategyslowrateSafeSwallowStrategycompensatorystrategyThis allowsyou tocompensatefor theproblemTracheaAirwayoralcavityThe spaceinside yourmouthsitting uprightduring/after mealsSafeSwallowStrategyChin TuckAgainstResistance(CTAR)Pressing yourchin downagainst afolded towelor plastic ballAspirationWhen foodor liquidgets belowthe TVFesophagusThe part ofthe body thatconnects thethroat to thestomachPureeA modified dietin which foodsare pureed toeliminate mixedconsistencies

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