rehabilitativetechniqueThis meansto correct orrepair theproblemMechanical-SoftA modified dietthat eliminatesdry/ tough/crunchy/ chewytexturesEffortfulSwallowA regularswallow butwith extrasqueeze, likeswallowing awhole graperemovingdistractionsat mealtimeSafeSwallowStrategyAspirationWhen foodor liquidgets belowthe TVFpharynxThroat,connectsmouth toesophagusAspirationPneumoniaThe illness causedby bacteriaentering the lungs,usually via foodentering theairwayPureeA modified dietin which foodsare pureed toeliminate mixedconsistenciesglottisThe air/openingbetweenthe TVFsslowrateSafeSwallowStrategytruevocalfoldsThey vibrate toproduce soundand close whenwe swallow toprotect theairwayOralCareBrushing,flossing,mouthwashthroatclear andre-swallowSafeSwallowStrategycompensatorystrategyThis allowsyou tocompensatefor theproblemsitting uprightduring/after mealsSafeSwallowStrategyesophagusThe part ofthe body thatconnects thethroat to thestomachpenetrationWhen food/liquid entersairway butdoes notpass TVFslingual(tongue)sweepSafeSwallowStrategyTracheaAirwaysmallbites andsipsSafeSwallowStrategyswallowtwiceSafeSwallowStrategyalternatesolids andliquidsSafeSwallowStrategyoralcavityThe spaceinside yourmouthChin TuckAgainstResistance(CTAR)Pressing yourchin downagainst afolded towelor plastic ballrehabilitativetechniqueThis meansto correct orrepair theproblemMechanical-SoftA modified dietthat eliminatesdry/ tough/crunchy/ chewytexturesEffortfulSwallowA regularswallow butwith extrasqueeze, likeswallowing awhole graperemovingdistractionsat mealtimeSafeSwallowStrategyAspirationWhen foodor liquidgets belowthe TVFpharynxThroat,connectsmouth toesophagusAspirationPneumoniaThe illness causedby bacteriaentering the lungs,usually via foodentering theairwayPureeA modified dietin which foodsare pureed toeliminate mixedconsistenciesglottisThe air/openingbetweenthe TVFsslowrateSafeSwallowStrategytruevocalfoldsThey vibrate toproduce soundand close whenwe swallow toprotect theairwayOralCareBrushing,flossing,mouthwashthroatclear andre-swallowSafeSwallowStrategycompensatorystrategyThis allowsyou tocompensatefor theproblemsitting uprightduring/after mealsSafeSwallowStrategyesophagusThe part ofthe body thatconnects thethroat to thestomachpenetrationWhen food/liquid entersairway butdoes notpass TVFslingual(tongue)sweepSafeSwallowStrategyTracheaAirwaysmallbites andsipsSafeSwallowStrategyswallowtwiceSafeSwallowStrategyalternatesolids andliquidsSafeSwallowStrategyoralcavityThe spaceinside yourmouthChin TuckAgainstResistance(CTAR)Pressing yourchin downagainst afolded towelor plastic ball

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