glottisThe air/openingbetweenthe TVFsesophagusThe part ofthe body thatconnects thethroat to thestomachEffortfulSwallowA regularswallow butwith extrasqueeze, likeswallowing awhole grapeswallowtwiceSafeSwallowStrategylingual(tongue)sweepSafeSwallowStrategysmallbites andsipsSafeSwallowStrategysitting uprightduring/after mealsSafeSwallowStrategyMechanical-SoftA modified dietthat eliminatesdry/ tough/crunchy/ chewytexturesPureeA modified dietin which foodsare pureed toeliminate mixedconsistenciesthroatclear andre-swallowSafeSwallowStrategytruevocalfoldsThey vibrate toproduce soundand close whenwe swallow toprotect theairwayOralCareBrushing,flossing,mouthwashChin TuckAgainstResistance(CTAR)Pressing yourchin downagainst afolded towelor plastic ballpharynxThroat,connectsmouth toesophagusalternatesolids andliquidsSafeSwallowStrategyTracheaAirwayoralcavityThe spaceinside yourmouthpenetrationWhen food/liquid entersairway butdoes notpass TVFsAspirationPneumoniaThe illness causedby bacteriaentering the lungs,usually via foodentering theairwayrehabilitativetechniqueThis meansto correct orrepair theproblemcompensatorystrategyThis allowsyou tocompensatefor theproblemslowrateSafeSwallowStrategyAspirationWhen foodor liquidgets belowthe TVFremovingdistractionsat mealtimeSafeSwallowStrategyglottisThe air/openingbetweenthe TVFsesophagusThe part ofthe body thatconnects thethroat to thestomachEffortfulSwallowA regularswallow butwith extrasqueeze, likeswallowing awhole grapeswallowtwiceSafeSwallowStrategylingual(tongue)sweepSafeSwallowStrategysmallbites andsipsSafeSwallowStrategysitting uprightduring/after mealsSafeSwallowStrategyMechanical-SoftA modified dietthat eliminatesdry/ tough/crunchy/ chewytexturesPureeA modified dietin which foodsare pureed toeliminate mixedconsistenciesthroatclear andre-swallowSafeSwallowStrategytruevocalfoldsThey vibrate toproduce soundand close whenwe swallow toprotect theairwayOralCareBrushing,flossing,mouthwashChin TuckAgainstResistance(CTAR)Pressing yourchin downagainst afolded towelor plastic ballpharynxThroat,connectsmouth toesophagusalternatesolids andliquidsSafeSwallowStrategyTracheaAirwayoralcavityThe spaceinside yourmouthpenetrationWhen food/liquid entersairway butdoes notpass TVFsAspirationPneumoniaThe illness causedby bacteriaentering the lungs,usually via foodentering theairwayrehabilitativetechniqueThis meansto correct orrepair theproblemcompensatorystrategyThis allowsyou tocompensatefor theproblemslowrateSafeSwallowStrategyAspirationWhen foodor liquidgets belowthe TVFremovingdistractionsat mealtimeSafeSwallowStrategy

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