Mechanical-SoftA modified dietthat eliminatesdry/ tough/crunchy/ chewytexturesChin TuckAgainstResistance(CTAR)Pressing yourchin downagainst afolded towelor plastic ballthroatclear andre-swallowSafeSwallowStrategyremovingdistractionsat mealtimeSafeSwallowStrategypenetrationWhen food/liquid entersairway butdoes notpass TVFsoralcavityThe spaceinside yourmouthsmallbites andsipsSafeSwallowStrategyslowrateSafeSwallowStrategyesophagusThe part ofthe body thatconnects thethroat to thestomachPureeA modified dietin which foodsare pureed toeliminate mixedconsistenciesTracheaAirwaysitting uprightduring/after mealsSafeSwallowStrategyAspirationWhen foodor liquidgets belowthe TVFswallowtwiceSafeSwallowStrategypharynxThroat,connectsmouth toesophagusAspirationPneumoniaThe illness causedby bacteriaentering the lungs,usually via foodentering theairwayalternatesolids andliquidsSafeSwallowStrategyglottisThe air/openingbetweenthe TVFsEffortfulSwallowA regularswallow butwith extrasqueeze, likeswallowing awhole grapetruevocalfoldsThey vibrate toproduce soundand close whenwe swallow toprotect theairwayrehabilitativetechniqueThis meansto correct orrepair theproblemOralCareBrushing,flossing,mouthwashlingual(tongue)sweepSafeSwallowStrategycompensatorystrategyThis allowsyou tocompensatefor theproblemMechanical-SoftA modified dietthat eliminatesdry/ tough/crunchy/ chewytexturesChin TuckAgainstResistance(CTAR)Pressing yourchin downagainst afolded towelor plastic ballthroatclear andre-swallowSafeSwallowStrategyremovingdistractionsat mealtimeSafeSwallowStrategypenetrationWhen food/liquid entersairway butdoes notpass TVFsoralcavityThe spaceinside yourmouthsmallbites andsipsSafeSwallowStrategyslowrateSafeSwallowStrategyesophagusThe part ofthe body thatconnects thethroat to thestomachPureeA modified dietin which foodsare pureed toeliminate mixedconsistenciesTracheaAirwaysitting uprightduring/after mealsSafeSwallowStrategyAspirationWhen foodor liquidgets belowthe TVFswallowtwiceSafeSwallowStrategypharynxThroat,connectsmouth toesophagusAspirationPneumoniaThe illness causedby bacteriaentering the lungs,usually via foodentering theairwayalternatesolids andliquidsSafeSwallowStrategyglottisThe air/openingbetweenthe TVFsEffortfulSwallowA regularswallow butwith extrasqueeze, likeswallowing awhole grapetruevocalfoldsThey vibrate toproduce soundand close whenwe swallow toprotect theairwayrehabilitativetechniqueThis meansto correct orrepair theproblemOralCareBrushing,flossing,mouthwashlingual(tongue)sweepSafeSwallowStrategycompensatorystrategyThis allowsyou tocompensatefor theproblem

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