AspirationWhen foodor liquidgets belowthe TVFsmallbites andsipsSafeSwallowStrategyesophagusThe part ofthe body thatconnects thethroat to thestomachpenetrationWhen food/liquid entersairway butdoes notpass TVFscompensatorystrategyThis allowsyou tocompensatefor theproblemoralcavityThe spaceinside yourmouthEffortfulSwallowA regularswallow butwith extrasqueeze, likeswallowing awhole grapeslowrateSafeSwallowStrategyMechanical-SoftA modified dietthat eliminatesdry/ tough/crunchy/ chewytexturesPureeA modified dietin which foodsare pureed toeliminate mixedconsistenciesalternatesolids andliquidsSafeSwallowStrategythroatclear andre-swallowSafeSwallowStrategyrehabilitativetechniqueThis meansto correct orrepair theproblemtruevocalfoldsThey vibrate toproduce soundand close whenwe swallow toprotect theairwayremovingdistractionsat mealtimeSafeSwallowStrategylingual(tongue)sweepSafeSwallowStrategyAspirationPneumoniaThe illness causedby bacteriaentering the lungs,usually via foodentering theairwayOralCareBrushing,flossing,mouthwashChin TuckAgainstResistance(CTAR)Pressing yourchin downagainst afolded towelor plastic ballglottisThe air/openingbetweenthe TVFsswallowtwiceSafeSwallowStrategypharynxThroat,connectsmouth toesophagusTracheaAirwaysitting uprightduring/after mealsSafeSwallowStrategyAspirationWhen foodor liquidgets belowthe TVFsmallbites andsipsSafeSwallowStrategyesophagusThe part ofthe body thatconnects thethroat to thestomachpenetrationWhen food/liquid entersairway butdoes notpass TVFscompensatorystrategyThis allowsyou tocompensatefor theproblemoralcavityThe spaceinside yourmouthEffortfulSwallowA regularswallow butwith extrasqueeze, likeswallowing awhole grapeslowrateSafeSwallowStrategyMechanical-SoftA modified dietthat eliminatesdry/ tough/crunchy/ chewytexturesPureeA modified dietin which foodsare pureed toeliminate mixedconsistenciesalternatesolids andliquidsSafeSwallowStrategythroatclear andre-swallowSafeSwallowStrategyrehabilitativetechniqueThis meansto correct orrepair theproblemtruevocalfoldsThey vibrate toproduce soundand close whenwe swallow toprotect theairwayremovingdistractionsat mealtimeSafeSwallowStrategylingual(tongue)sweepSafeSwallowStrategyAspirationPneumoniaThe illness causedby bacteriaentering the lungs,usually via foodentering theairwayOralCareBrushing,flossing,mouthwashChin TuckAgainstResistance(CTAR)Pressing yourchin downagainst afolded towelor plastic ballglottisThe air/openingbetweenthe TVFsswallowtwiceSafeSwallowStrategypharynxThroat,connectsmouth toesophagusTracheaAirwaysitting 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. When food or liquid gets below the TVF
    Aspiration
  2. Safe Swallow Strategy
    small bites and sips
  3. The part of the body that connects the throat to the stomach
    esophagus
  4. When food/ liquid enters airway but does not pass TVFs
    penetration
  5. This allows you to compensate for the problem
    compensatory strategy
  6. The space inside your mouth
    oral cavity
  7. A regular swallow but with extra squeeze, like swallowing a whole grape
    Effortful Swallow
  8. Safe Swallow Strategy
    slow rate
  9. A modified diet that eliminates dry/ tough/ crunchy/ chewy textures
    Mechanical-Soft
  10. A modified diet in which foods are pureed to eliminate mixed consistencies
    Puree
  11. Safe Swallow Strategy
    alternate solids and liquids
  12. Safe Swallow Strategy
    throat clear and re-swallow
  13. This means to correct or repair the problem
    rehabilitative technique
  14. They vibrate to produce sound and close when we swallow to protect the airway
    true vocal folds
  15. Safe Swallow Strategy
    removing distractions at meal time
  16. Safe Swallow Strategy
    lingual (tongue) sweep
  17. The illness caused by bacteria entering the lungs, usually via food entering the airway
    Aspiration Pneumonia
  18. Brushing, flossing, mouthwash
    Oral Care
  19. Pressing your chin down against a folded towel or plastic ball
    Chin Tuck Against Resistance (CTAR)
  20. The air/ opening between the TVFs
    glottis
  21. Safe Swallow Strategy
    swallow twice
  22. Throat, connects mouth to esophagus
    pharynx
  23. Airway
    Trachea
  24. Safe Swallow Strategy
    sitting up right during/ after meals